Antique Sterling Silver Dessert Service for 12 Knives Forks Allen & Darwin Sheffield Asprey London Sculpture on December 1st 1998

on December 1st 1998

Both the lid and base having engraved cartouches inlaid with silver calligraphic inscriptions

which he covers with black and then rubs with a palette knife to create dramatic and revealing images

by the celebrated Italian artist Marino Marini (1901-1980)

The brazier in two sections and of cylindrical form having a domed top with a turned finial

Antique Sterling Silver Dessert Service for 12 Knives Forks Allen & Darwin Sheffield Asprey London Sculpture on December 1st 1998A fine antique cased sterling silver fruit dessert service for 12 people, made by Allen & Darwin, Sheffield & retailed by Asprey London, dated 1902. Silver weight 34 oz (964 grams)The set made totally of solid sterling silver; the handles, blades & fork ends are solid sterling throughout. The set comprising 12 dessert knives and 12 matching forks & housed in a gilt red leather case lined with cream satin. Each knive & fork are hallmarked to both the