Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Fruit Knives and Fork

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Fruit Knives and ForkThree pieces of Victorian mother of pearl cutlery. The set includes two fruit knives and a slender two tined fork, the latter with a beautifully turned beaded handle. All mother of pearl cutlery of this kind was made primarily in Sheffield during the mid to late Victorian period, most often for the dessert or fruit course. A lovely thing to have on a table. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: Approximately 12cm long

so grab a UV torch and see for yourself

timeless charm and is ideal as a low decorative piece

honest character

four barley twist legs support a square drip tray with a moulded border

particularly among the floral motifs

A slim rectangular mirror is set into the centre of the column

Antique Staffordshire dog figure in glazed earthenware

Clear throughout and catching the light beautifully

The reverse has a diagonal texture that catches the light and gives a subtle patterned glow behind the frame

The mirror is original and features patination

and scrollwork

5 cmWidth: 3 cm