most London, assembled set with similar handles, including 93 pieces with marks for George Smith & William Fern, 1788-1793, with heraldic device with tent and "Astra Castra", including eighteen 6-5/8 in. and 8 in. forks; eighteen 7 in. and 9 in. spoons; two 12-1/4 stuffing spoons; 7-1/4 in. ladle; eleven 5-1/2 in. spoons, London, 1793, no device; 36 hollow handle knives marks John Biggin for Sheffield, 1989 including eighteen 9-3/4 in. and 8-1/2 in.; six 5-1/2 in. spoons, London, 1806; 8-1/2 in. spoon marks for William Eley, Fearn and Chawner; 7-1/4 in. ladle, marks for Peter & Ann Bateman, total 143.00 oz. T. excluding hollow handle items; with fitted wooden case with two trays - Provenance: Estate of Robert K. Johnson, Aiken, South Carolina
Condition
all with typical wear