LOT 29 (33046) Est R500 to R1500 – A Late Victorian two-piece EPNS King’s pattern Fish Server Set

Description

comprising: 1 x 5-tine fish serving fork and 1 x matching fish slice, the graduated and shaped curved and pointed blade, featuring intertwined pierced foliate and intertwined scrollwork, surrounding a central cartouche, with a finely incised and engraved riparian scenario, depicting a bright-cut crane with outstretched wings grasping a fish, on the shore of the riverbank, the blade or tines terminating in a diamond lozenge join and graduated stem with anthemion, shell and scroll motifs (With original presentation box, distressed) (Lengths – serving fork: 26cm and slice 33.5cm) (Condition report presentation box distressed)