Antique Sterling Silver Dessert Service for 12 Knives Forks Allen & Darwin Sheffield Asprey London Sculpture 11" tall X 5" diameter

11" tall X 5" diameter

Both the lid and base having engraved cartouches inlaid with silver calligraphic inscriptions

circa 1895

he is surrounded by acolytes

it is housed in the original gilded gesso and pine frame and condition is very good indeed

Antique Sterling Silver Dessert Service for 12 Knives Forks Allen & Darwin Sheffield Asprey London Sculpture 11" tall X 5" diameterA fine antique cased sterling silver fruit dessert service for 12 people, made by Allen & Darwin, Sheffield & retailed by Asprey London, dated 1902. Silver weight 34 oz (964 grams)The set made totally of solid sterling silver; the handles, blades & fork ends are solid sterling throughout. The set comprising 12 dessert knives and 12 matching forks & housed in a gilt red leather case lined with cream satin. Each knive & fork are hallmarked to both the