Antique 1852 Dutch Colonial Silver Flag Crest Huge Serving Fork 11 1/4" Rare mother of pearl shell and

mother of pearl shell and coin silver master butter knife or cheese slice made in America during the mid 1800s

The necklace's clasp is done in the same cable twist design

Georgian piece is a hand engraved label for a bottle of sherry wine

Each compote measures 7 1/8 inches in diameter and is 2 7/8 inches tall

The pot measures 8 3/4 inches from handle to spout and is 9 1/4 inches tall

Antique 1852 Dutch Colonial Silver Flag Crest Huge Serving Fork 11 1/4" Rare mother of pearl shell andPresented is an antique, Dutch silver serving fork made in 1852. This 19th century piece is very ornate and large. The top is done in the form of a crest or flag and bears the motto Pavlus Deviana Te Cit Et Inve. The crest bears a warrior goddess, probably Athena, with lions head medallions on either side and muses above her head. The shaft is done in an openwork twist form and has cherub or angel accents. The fork bears old Dutch duty marks as well