Set of Six Dinner Knives – Philip Ashberry & Sons, Sheffield

Set of Six Dinner Knives – Philip Ashberry & Sons, SheffieldA pleasing set of six dinner knives by Philip Ashberry & Sons of Sheffield, one of the great names in English cutlery making. Each knife features a smooth, rounded cream coloured handle likely Bakelite or early plastic with a neat chrome collar joining handle to blade. The stainless blades are broad and gently rounded at the tip, classic in form and well suited to everyday use. Sheffield made cutlery of this kind was built to last, and this set has

The silver plate is bright and reflective

each featuring a raised scallop shell design

While this particular style of jelly mould doesn’t appear in the 1929 or 1932 Crown Crystal catalogues

A domed base that widens generously at the foot

The backstamp with its kneeling figure and the date 1790 is one of the more recognisable marks from the North Staffordshire potteries

produced at their Middleport Pottery in Burslem

A delightful vintage brass trinket dish featuring a detailed sea-themed motif and vibrant enamel work

It would look lovely as the focal point in a curated plate wall arrangement

with a subtle variation in the design: four napkins display a larger central bloom

fluid form that beautifully catches the light

Condition: Good - vintage surface patina

A Victorian platter in pale blue and white