A large, mixed lot of silver-plated hollowware, flatware, and commemorative items. The hollowware includes a lidded tankard-form vessel with a scrolled handle, a sugar scuttle, a pair of glass sugar sifters with silver-plated tops, a small candlestick, and several trays and scalloped dishes. The lot contains a substantial quantity of flatware in both boxed sets and loose groupings. Boxed sets include teaspoons labeled Exquisite Silver Plated and forks labeled Reliance Plate, alongside other presentation cases. Loose cutlery consists of various spoons, forks, and knives, some featuring bone or celluloid handles. One box is labeled Warranted Stainless Steel Sheffield Table Cutlery. A significant portion of the collection is dedicated to souvenir and commemorative spoons, many in their original plastic or cardboard display boxes. Notable items include a spoon commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (1953–2003) and items labeled Stuart The Collectors Spoon Silver Plated. Visible labels and marks include EXQUISITE SILVER PLATED, Reliance Plate, WARRANTED STAINLESS STEEL SHEFFIELD TABLE CUTLERY, and Stuart THE COLLECTORS SPOON SILVER PLATED. One item is accompanied by a handwritten tag N8463.
Condition report:
The items are in a used condition typical of a mixed estate lot. Observable wear includes moderate to heavy tarnish across the silver-plated surfaces, surface scratches, and some loss of plating. The bone and celluloid handles on the cutlery show signs of age-related discoloration and staining. The presentation boxes and display cases exhibit various degrees of shelf wear, scuffing, and internal staining.
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