DESCRIPTION |
Large and useful Georgian silver King's Hourglass pattern handled carving knife with a new stainless steel blade and crested with a peacock over a ducal coronet. Recently reloaded and safe for food use. The crest is for William Harcourt, third and last Earl Harcourt died 1830 and inherited by Edward Venables-Vernon-Harcourt (10 October 1757 – 5 November 1847) who was Bishop of Carlisle from 1791 to 1807 and then Archbishop of York until his death. |
SILVERSMITH |
Sydenham William Peppin |
DATE or HALLMARK |
1816 |
ASSAY OFFICE |
London |
TOTAL WEIGHT in GRAMS |
160 |
LENGTH in INCHES |
14 ¼+, the last image shows a standard modern table knife for easy comparison. |
SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver loaded handle, new stainless steel blade. |
OVERALL CONDITION |
sympathetic restoration, some rubbing, little bumps and surface marks commensurate with use. |
| Price £80 | sold | Item Number: M4670 |