Stock No. 2966

George III silver fish slice

Decorative and unusual George III sterling silver fish slice. London 1806 by Alice & George Burrows II. The handle is plain fiddle pattern. The spatulate slice curves to a point and is decorated with lines of dot and wriggle-pattern bright-cut engraving around the edge The centre of the slice has a cut-out design of "Prince of Wales feathers" defined by bright-cut engraving. Above, is a bright-cut vase with foliage and flowers and beneath, an empty rectangular cartouche bordered by wriggle and dot bright-cut lines. Maker :- Alice & George Burrows II

Condition :-Very good condition with crisp hallmarks
Hallmarked :- London 1806
Size :- 11.2 inches (28.4 cm) long
Weight :- 4.15 ozt (128.9 g)
It is the Prince of Wales feathers decoration that makes this fish slice unusual. Also, the fact this slice is not decorated with a fishy theme allows it to be used easily as a cake or pie slice.

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