James A. Scholes Sterling, Silver Plate, and Celluloid Fish Set, 1918
Item Details
A fish flatware set including a a two-piece serving set with individual forks and knives. Each piece features silver-plated blades or tines with sterling bolsters marked by James A. Scholes and celluloid handles. The bolsters are also stamped with the Birmingham city mark, sterling lion passant, and a date mark for 1918. These pieces are all presented in a wooden flatware chest with an oval brass plaque on the lid for engraving, if desired.
Items Included | 1 Fish Serving Knife, 1 Fish Serving Fork, 6 Individual Fish Forks, 5 Individual Fish Knives |
Brand | James A. Scholes |
Materials | Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Celluloid |
Marks | Maker’s Mark, Fineness Mark, City Mark, 1918 Date Mark |
Period | Early 20th Century, 1918 |
Origin | England |
Number of Items | 13 |
Condition
- light surface scuffs/scratches to silver plate blades/tines and sterling bolsters; some like scuffs and discoloration to handles; some tines and blades loose from handles at bolsters; missing key.
Dimensions
- measures chest.
Item #
18WDC224-040