A rare and important sterling silver 'Old English' pattern flatware service, Harry Fischer, Australian, circa 1895

PROPERTY FROM THE SWEETAPLE COLLECTION, SYDNEY

comprising six each table forks, table spoons, dessert forks, dessert spoons together with a silver pie server and slice, the handles with undulating sides and pointed terminals, all pieces engraved with monogram for Dr Edward Joseph Brooke du Moulin, stamped 'H. FISCHER, STG. SILVER'
(26)
approximately 1,738 gms total weight of silver

• Lot Sold $5,500 (Hammer Price)
• $6,710 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Harry Fisher, Melbourne
Dr Edward Joseph Brooke Du Moulin, Dubbo (acquired directly from the above)
Dr Edward Burkett, Dubbo, acquired from the above
Dr & Mrs W.S. Sweetapple, Sydney, by descent from the above

Literature

J.B Hawkins, Nineteenth Century Australian Silver Antique Collectors Club, Suffolk, England, 1990, vol. 1, p. 307 (illustrated)

Condition Report

Good overall condition, minor scratches and surface wear consistent with age and use. There is a small dark oxidation mark to the handle edge of one dessert spoon.

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