Set of 8 Antique Georgian 18th C Silver & Steel Cutlery Green Bone Handles c1790

This is a rare Set of 8 antique Georgian steel dessert or fruit knives and forks, dating from approximately 1790.

The set features elegant silver ferrules and distinctive green stained bone handles. Each piece boasts an attractive patina, characteristic of its age.

Condition:

• Some loss to ferrules, with one ferrule completely missing.
• Stable splits are present in some handles, consistent with antique bone items.

Measurements:

• Knives: Approximately 20.5 cm in length.

Material Compliance:

The bone material is sourced from bos taurus (cattle). This species is not listed in Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 or CITES Appendices. This item has been thoroughly checked against the Annex A or B list of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations.