Victorian Sterling Silver Pastry “Trowel” Server, Rare Venetian Pattern - Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1877

A fine Victorian sterling silver pastry “trowel” server by the well-regarded Sheffield firm Martin, Hall & Co, fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1877. Leaf-shaped blade bright-cut engraved with wheat shafts and foliate decoration, within beaded and engraved borders. The handle is cast and chased in the rare “Venetian” pattern with scroll ornament and vacant cartouche. A very attractive and practical piece of late 19th-century flatware, suitable for serving pastries, tarts or cake, and an excellent addition to a collection of Victorian silver. Maker: Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall) Assay office: Sheffield Date: 1877 Standard: Sterling silver