• Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
  • Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century
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Francis Higgins II English Sterling Dessert Fork and Knife Set, Mid-19th Century

Flatware and Serving Utensils Kitchen and Housewares

Item Details

A twenty-four piece Victorian sterling silver dessert fork and knife set by silversmith Francis Higgins II of London, England. The knives are marked to their blades with 1845 letter ‘K’ date marks, and the forks are marked with 1862 letter ‘g’ date marks to their necks. The set is presented in antique wooden flatware chest with brass hardware and its original key by I.W. & F.K. Silversmiths & Platers.

Items Included 12 Dessert Forks, 12 Dessert Knives, 1 Case
Brand Francis Higgins II (Flatware), I.W. & F.K. Thomas Silversmiths & Platers (Chest)
Materials Sterling Silver, Wood, Brass
Marks Date Marks, Maker’s Mark, Fineness Mark, London City Mark
Period 1845 (Knives), 1862 (Forks)
Origin England
Weighted Yes
Number of Items 25

Condition

- light surface scratches, marks, and tarnish to flatware; edge wear, scuffs, and scratches to wooden chest; tarnishing of brass hardware on chest; fading and marks to labeling inside of chest.

Dimensions

13.0" W x 3.0" H x 9.75" D

- measurements of chest.

Item #

18CLT300-047

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