Lot 567 , A Victorian cased set of twelve pairs of mother of pearl handled silver fruit eaters, by Francis Higgins II,
A Victorian cased set of twelve pairs of mother of pearl handled silver fruit eaters, by Francis Higgins II, London, 1857.
Estimate £200-300
Three of the forks and one of the knives each have a small chip to the end of the mother of pearl handle. Visible scratches to the blades and tine. Hallmarks clear. Slight damage to knife and fork recesses on the box interior.
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