Antique National Silver Co. 5-Piece Mother-of-Pearl Carving Set with Sterling Ferrules

This antique National Silver Co. five-piece carving and cutlery set pairs iridescent mother-of-pearl handles with bamboo-shaped sterling silver ferrules. Marked N.S. Co.. The handles and traditional carbon steel blades make it an appealing addition to an antique cutlery collection or a historic table display.

Set Includes

• Long curved carving knife: approximately 15 inches long
• Small utility/side knife: approximately 10 inches long
• Sharpening/honing steel: approximately 13-3/4 inches long
• Two matching serving/carving forks: approximately 8-1/2 inches and 10-1/2 inches long; one features a built-in guard

Materials and Marks

• Genuine mother-of-pearl handles with natural iridescence
• Decorative bamboo-shaped metal collars/ferrules stamped STERLING
• Traditional carbon steel blades
• N.S. Co. maker's mark for National Silver Company

Condition

This antique set has noted condition issues: an old repair to the sterling silver portion of the guarded carving fork's handle and a crack in the mother-of-pearl handle of the sharpening/honing steel. Please take these flaws into account when considering the set for your collection.