The Grand Service
George IV's spectacular silver-gilt dining service and buffet
Dessert knife (part of the Grand Service)
hallmark 1813/14RCIN 32561
Ninety silver-gilt dessert knives of this kind were supplied for the Grand Service. They have pointed silver-gilt blades adorned with rosettes and handles decorated with scenes of revelry and vines. Each is also engraved with Prince of Wales feathers within a Garter.