£1,850
A superb quality set of mid-19th century ivory Shibayama-handled dessert knives and forks for 12 people, with engraved silver blades, hallmarks Sheffield 1857, the handles all with detailed gilded and lacquered decoration depicting exotic birds and flowers, with inset mother-of-pearl, coral etc, all in Mappin Brothers walnut case
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
27.6% inc VAT*