Service, all pieces stamped "Sterling" and bearing an unidentified crown mark, the Sheffield blades stamped "Atkinson Bros/England". This large (181) piece set consists of the following with mother-of pearl handles: (12) place forks (7.75 in.); (12) place knives (9.5 in.); (12) oyster forks; (12) knives (7 1/8 in.); (11) fish forks (7.25 in.); (12) fish knives (7.25 in.) with sterling blades; (12) luncheon forks (7 in.); (12) luncheon knives (8.25 in.). The sterling pieces consist of (12) spreaders; (12) oval soup spoons; (12) tablespoons; (12) demitasse spoons; (12) iced teaspoons; (12) teaspoons; (2) gravy ladles; (2) serving spoons; (2) casserole spoons; (1) each sugar tongs, fish slice, serving fork, soup ladle, and a (4) piece carving set. Housed in (2) fitted cases.

97.13 weighable troy oz.

Private Estate Collection, Eastern North Carolina.

Expected signs of use; some tines slightly bent.

$1,200 - 1,800