Antique Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers Victorian

Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers - Antique Victorian (1843). These large antique Victorian English sterling silver meat skewers/letter openers have a tapered form with a circular ring loop finger piece. The surface of each skewer is plain and unembellished, apart from the featured hallmarks to the reverse. These impressive Victorian silver meat skewers are an exceptional and large example of their type. The original use of this item was purely as a meat skewer.

Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter opener. These antique Victorian silver meat skewers are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse surface of each skewer are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck very deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Victorian silverware. Diameter of ring loop 2.9cm/1.1. Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. All orders placed before 2pm GMT are dispatched the same day.

Company Name: AC Silver Unlimited. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.

The seller is "acsilver925" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Maker: William Eaton
Monarch: Victoria
SKU: W8549
Origin: London, England
Weight: 8.5 troy ounces/264g
Period: Victorian
Composition: Sterling Silver
Date: 1843
Style: Victorian
Type: Skewers / letter openers