Victorian (23) piece assembled silver flatware set, 19th c., sterling silver shell and thread and variant patterns, including (6) large spoons and (6) large forks, letter dated 1833, Glasgow, Scotland, hallmarked for silversmith David Crichton Rait, together with (6) salad forks and (5) tablespoons, letter dated 1896, Sheffield England, hallmarked for the silversmith John Round & Son, approx. 56.7ozt

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dr. Leonard D. Hamilton

Notes/Literature: Leonard D. Hamilton studied at Balliol College, Oxford, and Trinity College, Cambridge, before moving to the US in 1949. He was a brilliant researcher who played an important role in the discovery of the structure of DNA. A keen art collector, Dr. Hamilton owned works by the likes of Whistler, Matisse, Picasso and Candido Portinari.

Good, handsomely well worn, wear typical of age and use, with one bent tine, surface scratches **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.