Lot 279
DAVID MELLOR C.B.E. F.C.S.D. R.D.I. (BRITISH 1930-2009) §
'EMBASSY' TABLE FLATWARE SERVICE, 1963-68
Auction: 30 October from 10:00 GMT
Description
50 pieces, eight 6-piece setting, together with serving spoons, stamped maker's marks, hallmarked for Sheffield 1963-66, silver and stainless steel, comprising 8 table knives with steel blades, 8 dessert knives with steel blades, 8 table forks, 8 dessert forks, 8 soup spoons, 8 dessert spoons and two serving spoons
Dimensions
the dinner knives 23.5cm long (9 ¼in long), the weighable silver approximately 2438 grams, total weight approximately 3320 grams (50)
Provenance
Sold together with original Walker & Hall Limited, Sheffield, Receipt, 28 February 1972, from whom acquired by the present owner;
Private Collection, U.K.
