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Fiddle & Thread 96 piece sterling silver flatware set, Sheffield 1928-30.  Made by Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson) of Norfolk Street and later Carver Street, Sheffield, England.  The matched set has hallmark dates of 1928, 29 and 30.  Made for retail by Ellis Brothers of Toronto which merged and was absorbed into Henry Birks & Sons of Montreal, Canada.  The large and comprehensive 8 place setting set with extras also has 6 serving pieces, 96 pieces in total.  Monogrammed with the letter “H” in distinctive Old English font.  The set is in good condition with minor wear; consistent with age and use.

• 8 fish forks 7” (17.8cm)
• 8 fish knives 8” (20.3cm)
• 8 dessert forks 6 1/4” (15.9cm)
• 8 luncheon forks 7” (17.8cm)
• 8 dinner forks 8” (20.3cm)
• 8 dinner knives  10” (25.4cm)
• 8 luncheon knives 8 3/4” (22.2cm)
• 8 soup spoons 6 3/4” (17.2cm)
• 8 dessert spoons 7” (17.8cm)
• 12 large teaspoons 5 7/8” (15cm) 
• 6 small teaspoons 5 1/4” (13.4)
• 2 serving spoons 8 7/8” (22.5cm)
• 1 gravy ladle 7 1/4” (18.4cm)
• 1 mayo ladle 4 3/4” (12.1cm)
• 1 pickle fork 6 3/4” (17.2cm)
• 1 table butter knife 7 3/8” (18.8cm)

64 pieces weigh approximately 3521.4 grams total weight plus 32 pieces with hollow handles.

96 piece set.

The flatware box to accommodate it all is available separately.