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Lot 541
A Silver Gilt & Porcelain Handled Fruit Set and Fish Server
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The fruit set is 19th century and comprised of (12) pieces, service for six, including: (6) forks with 19th century Dresden hallmarks (.750, 12 loth, fineness) (6 5/8 in.); and (6) knives without markings (7 5/8 in.). Each handle finely painted in enamels with figural and avian scenes and extensive gilt decoration.

The Georgian fish server with London (1792) hallmarks and illegible sponsor's mark, the blade with cutwork and bright cut engraving, stained handle with stable cracks (LOA 11.5 in.).

(2) knives with restoration to handles; (2) forks with restoration or looseness to handle; each with some rubbing to the gilt decoration.