Ancien couteau officiel et fourchette à poisson en argent sterling Henry Wilkinson & Co. Sheffield 1879

This is a Victorian-era fish server set made by Henry Wilkinson & Co. in Sheffield, England in 1879. The set is signed by John Brashier and includes a fish knife and fork, both crafted from sterling silver with bone handles. The design and craftsmanship of this piece reflect the elegance and quality typical of Victorian silverware. This beautiful antique set would be a perfect addition to any collection of fine dining or silver pieces.

From silversmith history: Since the 1850s Henry Wilkinson & Co was active in London with James Price as agent and from 1857 with a Showroom at 4 Bolt Court, Fleet Street (later, Ely House, 13 Charterhouse Street, Holborn Circus). Hallmarks were entered in London Assay Office in 1857 (by Henry Wilkinson) and 1879 (by John Brashier). In 1872 the firm was converted into a Limited Liability Company under the style Henry Wilkinson & Co Ltd. In 1892 the business went into liquidation and was bought by Walker & Hall.