Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Caviar Serving Set

Late 19th century, (14) pieces, natural shell with silver filigree mounts, unmarked, including (6) individual dishes with inegral shell handle (2 1/2 x 3 x 2 in.); (6) individual dishes with silver filigree paddle form double handles (1 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/2 in.), and (2) larger dishes also with silver filigree paddle form double handles (2 1/4 x 7 x 3 1/4 in.).

From the Collection of a Lady, Martinsville, Virginia

Some minor tarnish to silver; one shell handled form missing a foot.