Hannover, Kingdom. A Silver Oyster Fork From The Estate Of King Ernst August, By Johann George Hossauer, C.1840 United Republic of mounted to a silver gilt

mounted to a silver gilt eight-pointed base

Knight’s Breast Badge - In silver gilt and enamels

course taken between November 7 1942 and November 21

Joseph August's grandfather had been Palatine Joseph of Hungary (1776 - 1847)

Hall was discharged four months later

Hannover, Kingdom. A Silver Oyster Fork From The Estate Of King Ernst August, By Johann George Hossauer, C.1840 United Republic of mounted to a silver gilt(Silver). Antique. A silver oyster fork constructed of silver. The obverse presenting with a highly stylized handle connecting to a three pronged fork, with the outermost prong flattened and sharpened, the handle bearing an engraved monogram of King Ernst August of Hanover. The reverse features similarly intricate designs, maker marked HOSSAUER for the firm of Johann George Hossauer. Measuring 20 mm (w) x 155 mm (l) and weighing 32. 1 grams.