Lot 90: A Cased Set of William Page & Co. Silver-Plated Flatware and Cutlery
A comprehensive canteen of silver-plated flatware and cutlery produced by William Page & Co. Ltd. of Sheffield, England. The collection is housed in a dark wood case with a fitted interior lined in burgundy velvet, featuring a “Tarnprufe” lining designed to prevent oxidation.
The set includes an assortment of pieces including large and small knives, dinner forks, dessert forks, soup spoons, and dessert spoons. The knives feature silver-plated handles with a reeded Art Deco-inspired pattern at the bolster and pommel, fitted with stainless steel blades. A selection of the forks and spoons displays a decorative foliate scroll motif on the terminals. Additional serving pieces include a two-piece carving set comprising a fork and sharpening steel with wooden handles, an ornate silver-plated server with a decorative blade and ivory-coloured handle, and a large serving knife.
The knife blades are etched with the mark WILLIAM PAGE & CO LTD / SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND and STAINLESS STEEL. The interior lid features a printed label for Tarnprufe PROCESSED LINING / PREVENTS TARNISH / FADELESS / PATENTED. A small metal plaque within the case is stamped MADE IN ENGLAND.
Condition report:
The set is in good overall condition, showing light surface wear and minor oxidation consistent with age and use. One knife handle exhibits more significant wear to the silver plating. Occasional adhesive price labels remain on some pieces. The wooden case shows typical minor scuffing and wear to the exterior.
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