composite table silver, the majority English, late 18th century / early 20th century

pistol handles, comprising: 36 three-prong and 12 two-prong dessert forks, 23 dessert knives, all with silver blades and prongs, 6 table knives with steel blades, 12 silver-gilt three-prong table forks

the table knives: probably Belgian, 18th century,
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