Lot 997: English Sterling Cruet Set plus Silverplated Fish Servers

1st item: English George III sterling silver cruet set, the reticulated oval frame having an openwork beaded loop handle and wood base, supported on four openwork paw feet, and containing four original cut glass bottles with bright-cut collars. Stand hallmarked for London, 1786-87, maker’s mark worn. 10 in. H x 7 in. W x 5 in. D. 2nd item: English Victorian boxed fish knife and fork with twisted handles and silver-plated blades, tines and finials. Knife 12 in. L. Box 14 in. L. 

PROVENANCE: The Entrekin Family Trust; Jane and Ervin Entrekin, Nashville, TN.

CONDITION: 1st item (cruet set): bottles have discolored interiors, possibly old residue, which we have not attempted to clean. Some minor fleabites to bottles. 2nd item (fish set): wear to box, interior and exterior, some fine cracks to handles.