George III and later sterling silver Queen's pattern cutlery set
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A matched George III and later sterling silver Queen's pattern part cutlery service, different makers, predominantly 19th century with maker's mark for William Cummins, the Queen's pattern matched cutlery service, comprising 5 dinner spoons, 12 dinner forks, 6 entree spoons, 6 entree knives, 6 dinner knives and 6 entree knives, all double-struck, some with anthemion / honeysuckle heels, matched with later sterling silver handled knives (1975 Sheffield, C J Vander Ltd). Silver weight 2575g (without knives) length 25.5 cm, and smaller
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- George Iii - George III (1738 - 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820.
- Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of another metal, usually copper. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, and is relatively soft and the addition of the very small amount of copper gives the metal enough strength and hardness to be worked into jewellery, decorative and household objects.
- Anthemion - An anthemion is a classical decorative design element based on the acanthus flower that consists of a central circular or oval motif surrounded by radiating petals or leaves. It is often used as a border or frieze in architecture, furniture, and other decorative arts. The anthemion is derived from the palmette, a motif that was popular in ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture. It is often associated with the classical world and with Neoclassical style, and it is often used to add a sense of grandeur and formality to a design. The anthemion is also known as a honeysuckle or honeysuckle ornament. It continues to be used in a variety of contexts today, and it is often admired for its elegant and decorative qualities.
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