all probably London, 18th century, including George II sauce ladle, turned ivory handle, marks for John Harvey I, London, 1744; serving, dessert and teaspoon, partial marks; set of twelve two tine forks and knives with hollow handle pistol grip handles; two hollow handle pistol grip knives, .925 fine, 4-7/8 in. to 10-1/2 in.

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Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund

hollow handle pieces with wear and loss; punch ladle handle probably later; spoons with wear