Mid 19th Century Early Victorian Silver Plate Flatware Set for Dessert, Fruit and Nuts - Set of 32

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Elaborate silver and mother-of-pearl, silverplate flatware set. Original box with shield crest and fittings and was originally commissioned by The … more Elaborate silver and mother-of-pearl, silverplate flatware set. Original box with shield crest and fittings and was originally commissioned by The Earl of Tankerville of Chillington. It is comprised of 12 forks, 12 knives, two nutcrackers, two nut picks, fruit scissors, two berry spoons, and a large carving knife. This set is truly exquisite and from another time. This would have been used when dining was an art and one would have a course of fruit and nuts. England, Circa 1850 less