Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Servers 1847

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique early Victorian English sterling silver fish servers - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This magnificent and rare pair of antique Victorian sterling silver fish servers consists of a serving knife and fork. The blade of the knife has a sabre-shaped form, and the drop of the fork has a plain rounded form. The surface of the knife blade is embellished with pierced and flat chased decoration depicting Neptune in a shell with two dolphins. The drop of the fork is ornamented with bright cut engraved scrolling foliate decoration to the lower portion of the five tines. These antique fish servers are fitted with magnificent cast sterling silver handles, ornamented with antique dolphin/mystical fish decoration to the bolsters, in addition to scrolling leaf textures; the decoration incorporates cartouches to the lower portion of each handle. These antique fish servers are fitted to an impressive bespoke hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, which secures with a push fit catch. The interior of the cover bears the retailer's mark 'Hancocks & Co, 1 Burlington Gardens, London'. These magnificent antique fish servers are superior examples of their type and the finest you could hope to acquire. These Victorian cast silver fish servers are elegant and highly decorative pieces, combining practical function with the ornate craftsmanship of the period, making them ideal for formal dining, special occasions or display within a fine silver collection, where they add both historical character and a sense of traditional refinement. Maker: Robert Williams & Sons (Robert, James & Josiah Williams) Origin: Exeter, England