Early 19th Century English Sterling Silver Fish Slice, Chester, 1813-1814

Description

An Act of Parliament in 1700 established Chester’s official Assay Office. Its marks closely resembled those of London, and the … more An Act of Parliament in 1700 established Chester’s official Assay Office. Its marks closely resembled those of London, and the sequence of date letters followed in alphabetical order. The Chester assay office closed down in 1962.

This unadorned server is ideal for use as a wedding cake knife and can be engraved. Message for details.

11 3/8" length, 2 1/2” width of blade. 3.25 troy ounces. less