Francis Higgins II Sterling Silver

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Old English Bead pattern flatware service for twelve persons made by Francis Higgins III; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian sterling silver canteen of cutlery for twelve persons have been crafted in the Old English Bead pattern. The anterior and posterior surfaces of each handle are ornamented with bead decoration paralleling the rim; often referred to as Double Bead pattern. Eachfork, spoon and ladle handle terminal incorporates a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a dolphin. This 12 place setting canteen of cutlery consists of 80 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 6 Teaspoons Additional Pieces:Pair of sauce ladles The fundamental pieces of this service have been crafted by the collectable, renowned silversmith and flatware maker Francis Higgins III between 1887-1889; the pieces will have been crafted in less years but due to the hallmarking system the items are struck with the date letters 'M' and 'O'. The service features replacement table and dessert knives*, crafted in Sheffield sterling silver by Barry M Witmond. This impressiveantique silver cutlery service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. * Predominately all antique silver canteens have replacement knives as the originals have not stood the test of time. Condition This antique silver cutlery set...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver serving spoons made by Francis Higgins II; an addition to our silver flatware collection These exceptional antique Victorian English cast sterling silver serving spoons have been crafted in a figural form. Each cast sterling silver handle terminal is modelled in the form of a putto covering himself strategically with a floral arrangement. The characters surmount impressive pedestal style stems, each accented with a shield shaped vacant cartouche and interlacing fruiting vine ornamentation. The posterior surface of each stem incorporates a ribbed texture to the waisted portion. These exceptional Victorian silver serving spoons have plain rounded bowls accented with a rat-tail design to the heel. These spoons were crafted by the renowned London silversmith Francis Higgins II. Such figural spoons are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. In art and culture, a putto (plural: putti) is a chubby male child, usually nude and occasionally bearing wings. Condition These antique Victorian silver serving spoons are a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is all very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each bowl are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver. Dimensions Length 27.3cm/10.7" Length of handle 16.2cm/6.4" Length of bowl 8cm/3.1" Width of bowl 5.1cm/2" Total Weight 8.2 troy ounces/256g Maker: Francis Higgins II Date: 1870 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these antique serving spoons...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation trowel; an addition to our diverse silve...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver campaign/christening set - boxed; an addition to our range of collectable silverware. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver campaign*/christening set consists of a goblet, a knife, a fork and a spoon. The goblet has a plain bell shaped form onto a cylindrical pedestal to a circular spreading foot. The upper portion and foot of the goblet are embellished with a band of bright cut engraved elongated Greek key decoration. The goblet retains the original gilt interior. The knife, fork and spoon are Old English pattern, with a pip to the terminal of the fork and spoon. The front and reverse surfaces of each handle is embellished with further bright cut engraved Greek key decoration, incorporating a vacant oval cartouche to the terminal. The spoon has a rounded heel and bright cut engraved scrolling decoration to the reverse surface of the bowl. The pieces of this antique silver christening set...