Antique George V Sterling Silver Serving Set by Josiah Williams & Co, 1930, Set of 2

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A fine pair of George V sterling silver serving pieces, hallmarked London 1930 and made by **Josiah Williams & Co.** … Read more A fine pair of George V sterling silver serving pieces, hallmarked London 1930 and made by **Josiah Williams & Co.** Designed for serving salad, fruit and similar dishes, both pieces display particularly attractive pierced decoration extending across the terminals, stems and bowls. The symmetrical openwork motifs are further enhanced by finely engraved **bright-cut highlights**, creating an elegant interplay between polished silver and intricate detailing. The substantial construction in **heavy-gauge sterling silver** gives the pair a pleasing sense of quality while retaining the refined proportions expected of fine English tableware. Both pieces bear **London hallmarks for 1930** together with the maker’s mark for Josiah Williams & Co., an established English silversmithing firm. The pair has a **combined net sterling silver weight of approximately 150.5 grams**. Presented in very good antique condition with a beautiful bright patina and only minor age-related surface marks. There are no noted bruises, damage or repairs, and both pieces remain free from later engraved presentation inscriptions or monograms. Clean and ready for use, this is an attractive and practical pair of early 20th-century English silver serving utensils. Material: Sterling silver Origin: London, England Date: 1930 Period: George V / Early 20th Century Maker: Josiah Williams & Co. Decoration: Hand-pierced symmetrical motifs with bright-cut engraving Construction: Heavy-gauge silver Combined Net Silver Weight: **150.5 grams** Condition: Very good antique condition with minor age-related surface marks; no noted damage, bruises or repairs Type: Serving utensils / salad and fruit servers See less