A very rare set of twelve pairs of Victorian fruit knives
and forks, with plain silver blades and tines, and
bloodstone handles. It is most unusual to find a set with
bloodstone handles - typically, they were formed from
mother of pearl.
As an extra feature, each piece
has a beautifully cast silver ferrule of leaves and grapes
mounted on the handle.
In original fitted case.
Made in 1850 by Francis Higgins of London - one of
the top cutlery makers of his day.
Length of knives:
8 1/4 inches (21 cm)
Length of forks: 7 inches (18 cm)
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