Antique Mid Victorian Cased Sterling Silver Fish Serving Set In Art Nouveau Design

Splendid mid Victorian sterling silver fish serving set. The upper parts are pierced and engraved with a highly intricate scrolling and foliate design in typical Art Nouveau fashion. The handles are chased in high-relief with shells and foliage and the cartouches feature a globe on both pieces. The set comes in its original fitted leather case with navy blue silk and velvet lining.

A truly exceptional example of Victorian silver craftsmanship!

Made by Hilliard & Thomason and hallmarked for Birmingham, 1876

total weight - 502 g
233 g cutlery weight
box - 3 x 36 x 11 cm
knife - 31 cm long, 4 cm across widest part of blade
fork - 24 cm

Very good antique condition. Few small dings to handles; one of the fork tines is slightly bent; wear to box and the hinges need repair.