Lot 188: A Cased Twenty-Four Piece Silver Plated and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Service for Twelve

A set of fish cutlery comprising twelve knives and twelve forks. The service features silver-plated blades and tines, each decorated with engraved scrolling foliate and floral motifs. The handles are crafted from iridescent mother-of-pearl (nacre) and are joined to the metal components by decorative foliate ferrules. The blades and tines bear several stamped marks, including what appear to be silver-plate (EPNS) designations and maker’s stamps; however, the specific characters are not legible in the provided images.

The set is presented in a fitted oak case with a silk and velvet-lined interior. The underside of the lid features a tufted panel of light blue silk, bordered by gathered blue silk. A gilt mark is present on the central silk panel of the lid, though the text is not readable.