A George VI table silver, Harrod's, London, 1938

Hanoverian Rat Tail pattern, comprising:
12 table forks, 6 table spoons, 12 soup spoons,
12 table knives, ivory handles and steel blades,
12 dessert spoons, 12 dessert knives, ivory handles and steel blades,
12 dessert forks, 12 egg spoons with gilt bowls, 12 teaspoons,
2 carving knives and forks, ivory handles and steel blades,
2 sauce ladles all in a fitted cabinet

Good condition overall, one fork with bent prong, the large carving fork with slightly bent prong at end, some knives with cracks to handles, generally light wear commensurate with age. Table cabinet: Some very minor wear around the edge at the top and some very minor chips generally. The stretcher is scuffed and worn with several scratches.
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