Antique Silverplate and Mother-of-Pearl Luncheon & Dessert Set - Service for 6
Antique Silverplate and Mother-of-Pearl Luncheon & Dessert Set - Service for 6
$295.00
From elegant breakfast tables to leisurely luncheon spreads and fruit served at the close of dinner, the rituals of the English table have long prized beauty in even the smallest details. This exquisite Antique Mother-of-Pearl Luncheon and Dessert Service for six is a lovely reflection of that tradition, pairing luminous natural materials with refined English silverwork in a set designed to elevate everyday dining into something altogether more special.
Each piece features softly shimmering mother-of-pearl handles capped with silverplate ferrules. Delicate in scale and wonderfully balanced in the hand, the forks and knives were intended for the lighter courses of the day—desserts, fruit, salads, pastries, tea breads, or elegant luncheon fare; those in-between moments when full dinner service felt far too formal.
This handsome set was produced by the esteemed Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, one of late 19th-century London’s most respected luxury silversmithing firms. Founded in 1880 and based on Regent Street, the company became renowned for its finely crafted silver and jewelry, earning royal warrants and an international reputation for quality and craftsmanship during the great age of English decorative arts.
Housed in its original fitted wooden presentation box with vivid cobalt blue lining, the set remains every bit as charming today as when first presented more than a century ago. Whether employed for a leisurely breakfast, an intimate luncheon, or an elegant sweet course at day’s end, this beautiful service promises to lend warmth, refinement, and a touch of English country house charm to the table.
Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition. Presentation case measures 10 7/8"W x 7 1/2"W x 2 1/2"H. Forks measure 6 1/4"L. Knives measure 7 5/8"L.
