A Georgian Set of Scottish Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit Cutlery for 18

This beautiful set of mother of pearl handled cutlery was made in Glasgow 1832 by James McKewan. It is a set for 18 persons, 32 pieces in total. Each piece is in very good although used condition, of course! It comes in a fitted box with brass brackets (not pictured although very good looking), which likely accounts for the very fine condition!

A beautiful set of dessert cutlery with an excellent date.

Type: Canteen
Function: Dining
Maker: James McKewan
Country: Scottish

Price: £ 1,750 GBP

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