Fiddle & Thread Flatware Set Made in London in 1862 by Francis Higgins

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Fiddle & Thread Flatware Set Made in London in 1862 by Francis Higgins

About the Item

This exceptionally fine fifty eight piece fiddle and thread flatware set was made in London in 1862 by Francis Higgins. This Flatware set is modelled in the fiddle and thread pattern and is double struck. It is of an exceptional gauge and weight and consists of: 12 table forks, length: 8 inches, 20 cm. 12 dessert forks, length: 6.9 inches, 17.25 cm. 12 dessert spoons, length: 7.15 inches, 17.88 cm. 12 starter/tea spoons, length: 5.75 inches, 14.38 cm. Each piece is engraved with a contemporary Armorial, with Crest above, and the Motto "Industria", engraved on a motto below. Each piece is in excellent condition and is very well marked. The set also has ten serving items consisting of: 2 large gravy spoons, length: 12 inches, 30 cm. 4 serving spoons, length: 8.75 inches, 21.88 cm. 1 sauce ladle, length: 7 inches, 17.5 cm. 1 sugar sifter spoon: length: 5.9 inches, 12.75 cm. 2 salt spoons, length: 4.4 inches, 11 cm. Total Weight: 128oz. Francis Higgins was a specialist flatware maker of the finest quality, who occupied large workshops in Hatton Garden when this set was made. It is most unusual to find a full Coat of Arms, Crest and Motto engraved on each piece in a flatware set. This indicates that it must have been commissioned by an extremely wealthy customer. Our heraldic advisor has traced the Armorial, Crest and Motto and they are those of George Deas, Lord Deas, a 19th century Scottish Judge. Deas was born in 1804, the son of Francis Deas of Falkland, Fife. He was called to the Scottish Bar in 1828, where he soon acquired a considerable practice. He was made Sheriff of Ross and Cromarty in 1850-51 and Solicitor General for Scotland 1851-52. He was created a permanent Lord Ordinary of the court of session, with the judicial title of Lord Deas. He was knighted in 1858. He married, secondly, in 1857, the wealthy widow of Sir Benjamin Fonseca Outram, CB, MD. Pittendreich House, Lasswade, was built in 1857 for Deas, and he also owned Hartwoodhill estate in North Lanarkshire. He died on 7th February, 1887, at his residence, 32, Heriot Row Edinburgh.

Creator:
Francis Higgins (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1860-1869
Date of Manufacture:
1862
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU978123914552