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	Set of 6 Brown & Polson's Tea Spoons A178 Original, quality 1920's boxed set of six silver plated teaspoons in the original box, promoting "Brown & Polsons". The unused spoons have an Art Nouveau floral design embossed to the grip and the hinged box is detailed "With Brown & Polson's Compliments" to the white inner silk lining. Complete and in good. Box 7" x 6.25" x 0.75". Spoon 5.25" long. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £75.00


	Bread Knife BK60 Original, quality late 19th century, steel bread knife with a carved sycamore handle. The blade is etched for the maker "Christopher Johnson & Co Sheffield" and the handle has a carved ear of corn or wheat. Remember, these knives are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they do not like water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. Cleaned and waxed and complete and in good and working order. 12" x 1.25" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £68.00


	Bread Knife BK57 Original, quality late 19th century bread knife with a steel blade and a silver plated handle with embossed acanthus leaf decoration. The blade is etched for the maker "Sutherland & Rhoden Sheffield". Remember, these knives are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they do not like water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. All is complete and in good and working order. 13" x 1.25" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £68.00


	Carved Bread Knife BK50 Original, quality 1920's bread knife with a steel blade and carved sycamore handle. The handle is carved "Bread" in upper cased text and the blade is acid etched "Bread Knife" in script. Remember, these knives are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they do not like water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. Cleaned and waxed and complete and in good and working order. 12.5" x 1.25" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	Steel Bread Knife BK46 Original, quality circa 1900, bread knife with an unusual steel blade and a carved sycamore handle. The handle is carved "Bread" and the blade is engraved "Bread Knife" & "M.Hunter & Sons Cutlers Sheffield". Remember, these knives are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they do not like water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. Complete and in good and working order. 12.5" x 1.5" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £85.00


	Carved Bread Knife BK23 Original, quality late 19th century bread knife with a steel blade and a sycamore handle carved with details of ears of corn or wheat to both sides. The blade is a little stained and is etched for the manufacturer "Joseph? Queen's Cutlers" and all is complete and in good and working order. These knives are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they do not like water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. 13.25" x 1.5" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £115.00


	Brass and Wrought Iron Bread Peel BP21 Original, quality late 18th / early 19th century blacksmith made long bread peel as used by Bakers to feed and remove bread in the deep ovens. This unusual example has a long blacksmith made wrought iron handle with a hanging eye to the top with the rectangular shaped perforated, sheet brass, peel riveted on with copper rivets. The first we have seen and in superb condition and complete. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Total length 35.5". Top eye 1.5" wide. Brass Peel 7" wide. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £230.00


	Sharpening Steel BS48 Original, quality late 19th century sharpening steel originally from a meat carving set. This pretty and usable example has a chip carved bone handle to simulate antler horn and silver mounts ( not hallmarked ). The steel is impressed "T. Turner & Co" for the maker Thomas Turner of Sheffield. One minor split to the bone grip otherwise complete and in good and working order. 13" x 1" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £68.00


	Ebony & Pewter Mounted Butchers Steel BS47 Original, quality late 19th century butchers' sharpening steel with an ebony grip mounted with pewter. Remember, these pieces of cutlery are steel, not stainless steel they dislike water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. Complete and in good and working order. 15" long plus chain x 1.5" x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Antler Handled Butchers Steel BS46 Original, quality late 19th century butchers shop sharpening steel with a stag horn antler handgrip, a brass safety guard and a brass swivel hanging ring. The smooth steel is impressed for the maker "John Petty & Sons Sheffield" and "Registered Magnetic Steel". The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order. 19.75" including ring x 1 1/4" x 1 1/4". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £68.00


	Antler Handled Butchers Steel BS45 Original, quality late 19th century butchers shop sharpening steel, with a staghorn antler handgrip, a brass safety guard and a brass swivel hanging ring. The finely ribbed iron is impressed for the manufacturer "Christopher Johnson & Co Sheffield". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 18" including ring x 1" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £89.00


	Horn Handled Butchers Steel BS43 Original, quality late 19th century butchers' sharpening steel stamped "J Woodcook C & M 1884" to the steel shaft. The handle turned in cowhorn has a wrought iron swivel ring and all has been cleaned and lacquered. Complete and in good and working order. 16.5" x 1.5" x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Mahogany Handled Butchers Steel BS40 Original, quality late 19th century butchers' sharpening steel with a turned mahogany handle, a brass swivel hanging ring, a plain tapered sharpening steel and a brass guard for safety. The steel is impressed "Taylor's" eye within for the Sheffield Maker" and all is complete and in good and working order 16.5" x 1.25" diam. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £68.00


	Horn Handle Butchers Steel BS39 Original, quality late 19th century butchers' sharpening steel with a shaped cowhorn handle, a brass guard and a top brass swivel hanging ring. The steel is stamped "Cast Steel" and all is complete and in good and working order. 18" x 1.5" widest. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £85.00


	Miniature Butchers Sharpening Steel BS35 Original, quality promotional 1950's / 60's butchers' miniature sharpening steel with a turned aluminium grip and the original leather case detailing W.M. Still & Sons Ltd Catering equipment specialists. Complete and in good order. 4.25" including ring. Case x 0.75" wide. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Antler Handled Butchers Steel BS31 Original, quality late 19th century butchers' shop, sharpening steel, with a stag horn antler handgrip, a brass safety guard and a brass hanging ring. The smooth iron is impressed for the manufacturer "Taylor eye witness Sheffield". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 17.5" long x 1.25" wide. Click photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	3 Piece Steel Carving Set C106 Original, quality late 19th century three piece carving set in the original fully fitted lidded box covered in faux shagreen leather paper with red velvet lining to the interior on the base and red silk to the inner lid. This super set has stag antler grips mounted with silver plated ferrules and ends. The steel and the knives are both marked for the manufacturer "Walker & Hall". Remember, these pieces of cutlery are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they dislike water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. A super clean set of meat carving tools having seen very little use. Complete and in good and working order. Box 15.75" x 5.5" x 1.75" tall. Knife 14.5" long. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00


	5 Piece Steel Carving Set C105 Original, quality late 19th century five piece carving set in the original fully fitted oak box with blue velvet to the interior on the base and blue silk to the lid interior detailed by the manufacturer "Mappin & Webb Cutlers Sheffield London". This superb set has stag antler grips mounted with hallmarked silver ferrules and ends. The larger knife and fork are for larger joints of meat and the smaller ones are for poultry. The sharpening steel is marked Mappin & Webb and both the forks have good sprung safety guards used when carving. Remember, these pieces of cutlery are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they dislike water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. A super clean set of meat carving tools having seen very little use. All is complete and in good and working order. Case 17.5" x 7" x 1.75" tall. Knives 16". 13.5" long each. Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £300.00


	3 Piece Antler Handled Steel Carving Set C104 Original, quality late 19th century three piece carving set in the original fully fitted honey-coloured oak box. The box is lined with purple silk to the interior of the lid and red velvet to the base. Each tool has a curved stag antler grip mounted with a hallmarked silver ferrule and tip cover. The steel blade of the knife is engraved "Radiant", the two pronged fork has a sprung safety guard, the sharpening steel is impressed "Cast Steel", and the interior of the lid is detailed for the manufacturer "Humprey & Co Sheffield". Remember, these pieces of cutlery are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they dislike water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. The linings to the box are a little worn but otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. Box 18" x 5.75" x 2". Knife 15.5" long. Sharpening steel 14" long. Fork 11.5" long. Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £230.00


	Boxed Silver Plated Servers C102 Original, quality late 19th century pair of Fish or Cake servers in the original leather paper-covered fully fitted box with blue silk lining to the lid and blue velvet to the base. Some minor damage to the blue silk, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. This pair has seen very little, if any use and are perfect to use. Box 14.75" x 4.75" x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	Boxed Set of Mother of Pearl Teaspoons C101 Original, quality boxed set of six 1920's / 30's solid "Mother of Pearl" teaspoons. This very clean example probably unused has the original paper stickers to the inside detailing "Real Mother of Pearl" and "Made in England". Complete and in good order. Box 6.5" x 5.5" x 1". Spoon 4.5" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £78.00


	Copper Ladle C98 Original, quality late 19th century large and heavy thick copper ladle with a deep bowl, a curled over hook to the top and stamped to the shaft for the manufacturer "Jones Bros. Down St Piccadilly London". Some old dents to the bowl and all polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 20" long. Bowl 4.75" x 2.5" deep. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £135.00


	Set of 6 Sheffield Steel Tea Knives C97 Original, quality late 19th century steel tea / dessert knives with Antler grips and a steel cap to each end. Each blade is detailed for the manufacturer "Joseph Rogers & Sons Cutlers to her Majesty" and 'VR' with the crown for the reigning Monarch Queen Victoria. Joseph Rogers was one the finest cutlers in Sheffield during the late 19th and early 20th century. Remember, these pieces of cutlery are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they dislike water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. A very clean set, complete and in good and working order. A set of dinner knives matching this set of tea knives may well be available ref code C96. 8.25" x 0.75" x 0.75". Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £156.00


	Double Ended Brass Cooks Spoon C93 Original, quality late 19th century double-ended cooks' spoon, sized for one tablespoon and one dessert spoon. Originally tinned to all sides but mostly worn off, otherwise complete and in good and working order. 11.5" x 2" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Cowhorn Spoon with Silver Mount C92 Original, quality late 19th century small spoon fashioned from cowhorn with a flattish bowl and a tapered shaft mounted with a silver shield with the initials of a previous owner. Probably Scottish and complete and in good order. 7" x 1.5" x 0.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Cased Pair of French Cheese Knives in Case C90 Original, quality pair of late 19th century continental goats cheese knives in the original fitted box. The box in Faux Shagreen finished in red leather outer has blue silk to the inside of the lid with detail of the maker and blue velvet to the fitted inner base. Each shaped knife has a mother of pearl handle engraved with a coat of arms and both blades are detailed for the retailer or maker with a Paris address. The plain knife has a steel blade and the other has a silver plated or silver blade engraved with an illustration of a goat with foliage. All is complete and in good order. Very usable and very unusual. Box 9.5" x 3.5" x 2". Each knife 8.75" x 1.5" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	3 Piece Antler Handled Steel Carving Set C82 Original, quality late 19th century three pieces of steel meat carving tools with antler handles on the original leather / paper covered fitted box. The box has red silk lining to the interior, the knife is etched for the manufacturer "William Batt & Sons Sheffield" and has the trademark 'cricket bat' logo, the sharpening steel is marked "cast steel" and the fork has a good sprung guard. Each tool has nickel plated finials and ferrules to the handles, marked with the registration for the year 1884. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order. Box 17.75" x 5.25" x 2". Knife 15.5"x 1" x 1". Steel 13.5" x 0.75" x 0.75". Fork 11.25" x 1" x 1". Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00


	Cased Pair of Fish Servers C80 Original, quality late 19th century superb unused silver plated fish servers in the original Morrocan red leather paper covered box with a velvet lining to the interior and a silk lining to the lid. Both the knife and fork have embossed handgrips with good detail of fish and acanthus leaves and the blades are engraved with acanthus leaves to the fork and a fish to each side of the knife blade entwined around Neptune's Trident. These Tools are probably the most impressive fish servers we have seen although not in silver. Box 14.5" x 4.25" x 1.5". Knife 13" x 2" x 0.75". Fork 9.5" x 2" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £250.00


	10 Matching Steel and Bone Knives and Forks C67 Original, quality mid to late 19th century matching steel knives and forks with bone grips; comprising five knives and five forks. The knives have the earlier style of steel blade and are marked for "Rodgers of Sheffield" the cutler manufacturer and "VR" for the reign of Queen Victoria. The forks are two prong and shorter than most due to use and perhaps old damage. The bone grips on all have a checkered pattern, two rivets to each and oval steel plates to the end. Some minor pitting to the blades, but a very usable part set. Complete and in good and working order. Remember, these pieces of cutlery are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they dislike water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. Knives 9.5" x 1" x 0.75". Forks 6.75" x 0.5" x 0.75". Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £156.00


	Steel Carving Knife & Fork C61 Original, quality 1920's pair of Sheffield steel carving knife and fork with the original 'ivorine' handles with carved ends. This pair appear unused, although they have lost their box. The knife blade is etched for the manufacturer "Isaac Ellis & Sons Sheffield" and the fork has a lock on / off safety guard. Remember, these pieces of cutlery are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they dislike water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. All is complete and in good and working order. Knife 13.75" x 1" x 0.5". Fork 10" x 1" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £68.00


	Chefs Copper Straining Ladle C21 Original, quality late 19th century egg shaped copper straining ladle on the original turned mahogany shaft. One half of the spoon is perforated and the reverse is impressed for the manufacturer / supplier "Adam & Son 67 Haymarket London". All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order. 27" long x 1" wooden shaft. Bowl size 5" x 3" x 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £265.00


	Copper Strainer C20 Original, quality 1920's coppersmith made copper strainer worked in one piece of thick sheet copper. This super example has a slightly dished spoon end, well perforated with a curled over hook to the top. Originally tinned all over but now polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 20" x 4" x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Wicker Cutlery Tray CT15 Original, quality circa 1900, rectangular shaped wicker cutlery tray with a handle over the top and an old felt covered divider. No worm damage and complete and in good and working order. 6.75" tall. 12" x 8.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £68.00


	Basketwork Cutlery Tray CT13 Original, quality pre-war cutlery tray made with basket weave wicker with a super detailed handle over the top and the original green baize lining. This very clean example has seen very little use if any, it does have two wear holes in the green baize but all otherwise is complete and in good order and working order. Tray 16" x 11" x 4" tall. Total with handle 8" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £89.00


	Rotary Knife Sharpener KC27 Original, quality late 19th century "Rotary Knife Sharpener" on a small circular ebonised base with a side handle. The underside has the original paper label detailing 'The Rotary Knife Sharpener No 30" and 'Directions for use' and warranted for ten years. Complete and in good order. Base 2.5" diam. Total 5" wide including handle. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £38.00


	Aluminium Knife Cleaner KC21 Original, quality, 1920/30's, table mounted, unused aluminium knife cleaner, with the original cardboard carton and lid and paper label and a copy of the original instruction card. This example is truely in mint condition, with not a scratch in sight. Embossed to the top "Dura Knife Cleaner, Provisionally Patented". All is complete and in good and working order. The best you will ever see. Body 6.5" diameter x 4.5" tall with handle fitted. 9.5" wide x 6.75" tall. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £115.00


	Pair of Silver Mounted Cut Glass Knife & Fork Rests KR7 Original, quality pair of late 19th century cut glass knife and fork rests for the table, each with hallmarked silver collars to the ends. Miniscue chips, otherwise complete and in good and working order. 3.75" x 1.25" each. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £78.00


	Pair of Knife & Fork Rests KR5 Pair of original, quality silver plated knife rests, circa 1900/20's, of an unusual form. Complete and in good and working order. 4" x 2" x 1.5" high. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	Oval Copper Serving Spoon with Wrought Iron Handle L32 Original, quality early 19th century oval copper chef cooking spoon with the original. Blacksmith made a wrought iron handle with a hook to the end for hanging. The bowl is riveted to the stem with three copper rivets. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order. Total 19" x 3.5" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	Brass Ladle L29 Original, quality late 19th century brass ladle with a bowl shape to the base, a flat stem and a slotted hole for hanging. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 16.5". Bowl 4.25" x 1.5" deep. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £28.00


	Copper Straining Spoon L25 Original, quality late 19th century coppersmith wrought straining spoon. This super perforated example has an oval bowl to the spoon with a worn end consistent with much use and a curled over top of the handle for hanging on a rail. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. 19" x 3.25" x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	Brass Ladle L24 Original, quality late 19th century brass ladle with a bowl shape to the base, a flat stem and a slotted hole for hanging. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 17.5" long. Bowl 4" x 1.25" deep. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £28.00


	Brass and Wrought Iron Ladle L23 Original, quality 18th or early 19th century brass ladle with a blacksmith made wrought iron handle with a good curled over hook to the top. The brass bowl is fitted to the wrought iron shaft with three large copper rivets. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order. Total length 17.5". Bowl 4.25" diam x 1.5" deep. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	Copper Ladle / Scoop L1 Original, quality, 19th century, saucepan shaped copper ladle with a blacksmith made wrought iron handle with a super curled over hook to the end. An unusual form for a ladle. All has been polished and lacquered and is complete and in good order. Bowl 3.25" high. 4.25" top diameter. Total 19.5" long plus 9" high. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	Presentation Trowel P38 Original, quality unused 1950's silver plated presentation trowel in the original fully fitted box with white satin lining to the lid and Royal Blue velvet to the base. The box is immaculate and has brass catches to the front and a label on the inside for the retailer "Bracher & Sydenham Queen Victoria Street, Reading" and "est 1790". The trowel has the original turned mahogany handle and is ready for engraving, to present or simply as a good cake slice. Complete and in good and working order. Box 14.5" x 6" x 2.75". Trowel 13" x 4.25" x 2.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £125.00


	Steel Palette Knife S77 Original, quality late 19th century cook's steel palette knife with an ebony handle. The blade is etched for the manufacturer "S. Ferrari & Sons 10a Archer St. W.I" (London). Remember, these knives are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they do not like water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. Some pitting but otherwise complete and in good and working order. 14" x 1.5" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Masonic Brass Skimmer SK22 Original, quality 1920's all-brass Dairy Skimmer with a cast brass stem and a circular perforated pan to the end. The stem is cast with the Masonic device of "Square & Compass" and the centre of the bowl is engraved with the same. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. Total 23.25" tall. Pan 7.75" diam. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £135.00


	Pair of Sheffield Plated Copper Sugar Tongs ST1 Original, quality pair of engraved copper sugar tongs, 18th or early 19th century. These were originally Sheffield plated, although most has rubbed away through use. Otherwise complete and in good and working order. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. 5" x 1.5" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £34.00


	Pair of Ceramic and Silver Plated Salad Servers SS16 Original, quality pair of late 19th century nickel plated salad servers with faux 'salad leaf' ceramic handles and nickel plated ferrules. Complete and in good and working order. 10.75" x 2" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Pair of Nickel and Glass Salad Servers SS15 Original, quality 1930's pair of nickel salad servers with clear moulded glass handles. Very clean and very usable and complete and in good order. 11" x 2" x 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	Pair of Wedgwood Salad Servers SS12 Original, quality pair of 1920's nickel salad servers with wedgwood white on blue Jasper ware handles. The stems are impressed 'EPNS' for electro plated nickel silver and all is complete and in good and working order with not a chip in sight. 11.5" x 2" x 1 1/8". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Muffin Fork TF26 Original, quality early to mid 19th century toasting / muffin fork with a super turned mahogany handle, a tapered copper neck and a delicate shaped three prong blacksmith made steel fork with a decorated neck. All is complete and in good and working order. 27" x 3" x 2". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £350.00


	3 Prong Muffin Fork TF25 Original, quality mid to late 19th century, three-pronged blacksmith made steel muffin or flesh fork with a super turned fruitwood handle. The steel neck varies from a tapered round section to an eight-sided and decorated square tapered length up to the fine three prongs. A great looker and perfect for use at arm's length. Complete and in good and working order. 34.75" x 2.5" x 1.5" front to back. Wooden handle 22.5" x 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other views Price: £285.00

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