Antique Sterling Silver Dessert Service for 12 Knives Forks Allen & Darwin Sheffield Asprey London Recently Added 5" tall (at sight)

5" tall (at sight)

but is is unclear whether they were commissioned by the Imperial Court

The baluster shaped urns are very finely painted with harbor scenes and figures in 18th century dress

the vanity is raised on turned & ribbed legs which are stretchered with a reverse demi-lune base

Antique Sterling Silver Dessert Service for 12 Knives Forks Allen & Darwin Sheffield Asprey London Recently Added 5" tall (at sight)A fine antique cased sterling silver fruit dessert service for 12 people, made by Allen & Darwin, Sheffield & retailed by Asprey London, dated 1902. Silver weight 34 oz (964 grams)The set made totally of solid sterling silver; the handles, blades & fork ends are solid sterling throughout. The set comprising 12 dessert knives and 12 matching forks & housed in a gilt red leather case lined with cream satin. Each knive & fork are hallmarked to both the