Antique John Sanderson Sheffield 24-Piece Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife & Fork Set

Beautiful antique English fruit/dessert cutlery set by John Sanderson of Sheffield, England, consisting of 24 pieces — 12 knives and 12 forks, providing a complete service for 12.

The set features genuine mother-of-pearl handles fitted with highly decorative hallmarked sterling silver ferrules (collars). The ferrules display elaborate raised floral and scroll decoration.

The knife blades are especially impressive, featuring exceptionally detailed engraved floral and scrollwork decoration. The forks also feature attractive engraved decoration.

Important material clarification:

The hallmarked ferrules/collars are sterling silver. The knife blades and the working/tine portions of the forks are not sterling silver and should not be represented as solid silver.

Details:

• Maker: John Sanderson

• Sheffield, England

• 24 pieces total

• 12 fruit/dessert knives

• 12 fruit/dessert forks

• Genuine mother-of-pearl handles

• Hallmarked sterling silver ferrules/collars

• Ornately engraved knife blades

• Decorative engraved forks

• Antique English craftsmanship

• Matching monogram/initials on the mother-of-pearl handles

• Pre-owned antique condition with age-appropriate signs of use and wear

The combination of lustrous mother-of-pearl, richly decorated sterling silver ferrules and unusually elaborate engraved blades makes this an exceptionally decorative antique table service.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the condition, hallmarks, engraving and mother-of-pearl handles in detail.

Sold as a complete 24-piece set.