Antique 1914 Sheffield Silver Handled Knives – Henry Greaves Sterling Silver Cutlery Set of 6 in original case pat188828 Albert Harris was a Freelance

Albert Harris was a Freelance Guitarist in London but he soon became one of the leading lights of the Lew Stone Orchestra

original ceramic closer - looks like cork and is marked CUTEX

The body harks back to the late 18th Century when English factories copied silver in porcelain

We have left the piece unpolished to retain the original antique patina

with subtle green and brown tones that highlight the casting work

Antique 1914 Sheffield Silver Handled Knives – Henry Greaves Sterling Silver Cutlery Set of 6 in original case pat188828 Albert Harris was a FreelanceA fine boxed set of six antique silver handled knives by Henry Greaves, Sheffield, dated 1914. Each handle is made from solid sterling silver, clearly hallmarked with the lion passant, Sheffield crown, date letter W for 1914, and makers mark HG. The knives have polished stainless steel blades and elegant Edwardian silver handles. Measuring approximately 18 cm in length, they come in their original fitted presentation box, lined with cream silk and