A George III silver meat skewer, the plain facetted tapering form with loop terminal and initial engraving, hallmarked Stephen Adams I, London 1802, length measuring 11 3/4 inches (29.5 cm). Together with an early twentieth century silver meat skewer, hallmarked William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1913, a similar plated meat skewer, a late Victorian silver menu holder hallmarked Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1900, a late Victorian silver napkin ring, hallmarked Birmingham 1896 and an early twentieth century napkin ring of plain form hallmarked Birmingham 1914. Gross weighable silver 4.9 ozt (154 grams). (6).

The lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The Georgian meat skewer in good overall condition, slight nicks to the tip. The plated example with numerous heavy scratches. Some heavy scratches to the 20th century example, more frequent towards to the tip. The hallmarks are clear and legible. The lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Minor dints and bumps. Both napkin rings are not engraved. Hallmarks overall are clear and legible.