(24) piece service for twelve including: (12) fish forks (7.25 in.) and (12) fish knives (8 3/8 in.); all marked for William Hutton & Sons, floral repousse silver ferrules and caps to faux ivory handles, the blades and tines with very attractive engraved floral and thistle design, all housed in a very fine fitted mahogany case with purple silk and velvet lining, box with English registry mark dating the service to 1872.

Case 18.75 x 13 in.

Most handles with stable checks; some loss to inlay on hinged cover of case; slight separate to corners of case; lacking key.