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Bring classical English elegance to your dining tablescapes with this spectacular 2-piece antique fish serving set. Sourced from the historic …
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Bring classical English elegance to your dining tablescapes with this spectacular 2-piece antique fish serving set. Sourced from the historic cutlery capital of the world, this set was expertly crafted in Sheffield, England, by the prominent silversmith firm Harrison Fisher & Company (HF & Co) circa 1898–1910. This late Victorian service includes a monumental broad-bladed fish knife (or slice) and a beautifully coordinating five-tine serving fork.
The silver-plated surfaces feature exquisite, hand-engraved flourishes of classical Victorian scrollwork, scrolling vines, and stylized floral motifs that catch the light elegantly. The working ends transition into highly ornate, relief-molded silver-plated collars (ferrules) with geometric and beaded accents. The handles are carved in a classic smooth, rounded tapered silhouette from antique faux-ivory celluloid (ivorine), providing a warm, creamy-amber contrast to the polished metalwork. An exceptional addition to a holiday buffet, a curated charcuterie spread, or an antique hollowware collection.
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Harrison Fisher Silver, Antique Fish Servers, Victorian Silver Plate, Engraved Serving Knife, Sheffield England Cutlery, Faux Ivory Handles, Celluloid Ivorine Cutlery, 1900s Silverware, Ornate Engraved Fork, English Fine Dining, HF and Co Sheffield, Tarnish Patina Silver
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- Dimensions
- 11.25ʺW × 2ʺD × 0.25ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silverplate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ivory
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition. Both pieces are structurally intact with solid, tight joins and no loose handle rattling. The fork tines … moreGood antique condition. Both pieces are structurally intact with solid, tight joins and no loose handle rattling. The fork tines have been partially cleaned to show their bright luster, while the knife blade currently exhibits a heavy, authentic aged vintage dark tarnish. The set will require a thorough polishing with standard silver cleaner to fully restore its original brilliant mirror gleam. The smooth cream handles show minor, age-appropriate surface wear but are entirely free of deep cracks or splits. less
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