Set of Six Smith Seymour Ltd Kings Pattern Silver-Plated Table Knives

Set of six matching table knives.
Silver-plated Kings Pattern handles.
Stainless-steel blades marked Smith Seymour Ltd Sheffield.
Traditional shell and foliate handle decoration.

Approximate dimensions
Length: 240 mm (9.45")

Condition
The stainless-steel blades have surface marks and areas of dulling or discolouration. The silver-plated handles have some tarnish and may be polished if preferred. The blades may improve with a gentle clean using steel polish.

Description
A matching set of six table knives with silver-plated Kings Pattern handles and stainless-steel blades. At approximately 240 mm long, their proportions are consistent with full-size table or dinner knives.

Each handle has the characteristic Kings Pattern arrangement of raised shell, scroll and stylised foliate decoration, with elongated recessed panels running towards the blade. The handles broaden towards rounded terminals and have stepped detailing at the blade junction.

All six stainless-steel blades carry the same branding, marked:

Smith Seymour Ltd
Sheffield

and:

STAINLESS
STEEL

The blades are long and gently tapering, with substantially straight cutting edges and rounded ends.

Object Type: Table Knives
Age: Post-1940
Material: Silver Plated
Pattern: Kings Pattern
Brand: Smith Seymour Ltd
Handle Material: Silver Plated
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Items: 6
Set Includes: 6 Table Knives
Country / Region of Manufacture: Sheffield

6 Table Knives Silver Plated Kings Pattern Smith Seymour Ltd Stainless Steel