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Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Fruit Knifes
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Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Fruit Knifes

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of a set of 6 antique fruit knives with sterling silver handles. They are good quality pieces with a pretty kings pattern design on the handles and engraved floral detail on the blades.

Each piece is fully hallmarked for Isaac Ellis & Sons, Sheffield, 1908.

They are in good condition with clear hallmarks. There are no major damages and the set displays beautifully. There are signs of age and use, some light surface marks on the blades and some minor dinks on the handles but nothing detrimental. They have been gently cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

The set comes in its original fitted box with a velvet and silk interior. The box is in good condition with some minor wear to the interior and some light scuffs and marks around the edges but nothing detrimental.

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Knife : 6 1/2" / 16cm

Box : 8 1/4" / 21cm x 6 1/2" 16cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Antique Silver Fruit Knives to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09576211
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Sheffield crown and lion passant marks: English sterling silver standard.
Maker's mark IE over S: Sheffield silversmiths Isaac Ellis and Sons.
Embossed Kings pattern handles: traditional late Victorian and Edwardian styling.
Original fitted case with ruched silk: early twentieth-century presentation box.
Light surface marks on blades: gentle wear from domestic dining.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1225173
Description
A good example of a set of 6 antique fruit knives with sterling silver handles.
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They are good quality pieces with a pretty kings pattern design on the handles and engraved floral detail on the blades.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A cased set of six silver-handled fruit knives with floral engraved blades, displayed inside a blue velvet-lined presentation box.
fig 1. Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Fruit Knifes

Each piece is fully hallmarked for Isaac Ellis & Sons, Sheffield, 1908.

They are in good condition with clear hallmarks. There are no major damages and the set displays beautifully. There are signs of age and use, some light surface marks on the blades and some minor dinks on the handles but nothing detrimental. They have been gently cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

fig 2. A cased set of six silver-handled fruit knives with floral engraved blades, displayed inside a blue velvet-lined presentation box.
fig 2. Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Fruit Knifes

The set comes in its original fitted box with a velvet and silk interior. The box is in good condition with some minor wear to the interior and some light scuffs and marks around the edges but nothing detrimental.

fig 3. A cased set of six silver-handled fruit knives with floral engraved blades, displayed inside a blue velvet-lined presentation box.
fig 3. Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Fruit Knifes

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Knife : 6 1/2" / 16cm

Box : 8 1/4" / 21cm x 6 1/2" 16cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Antique Silver Fruit Knives to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09576211
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Sheffield crown and lion passant marks: English sterling silver standard.
Maker's mark IE over S: Sheffield silversmiths Isaac Ellis and Sons.
Embossed Kings pattern handles: traditional late Victorian and Edwardian styling.
Original fitted case with ruched silk: early twentieth-century presentation box.
Light surface marks on blades: gentle wear from domestic dining.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1225173
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Archive I A cased set of six silver-handled fruit knives with floral engraved blades, displayed inside a blue velvet-lined presentation box.

Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Fruit Knifes

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A cased set of six silver-handled fruit knives with floral engraved blades, displayed inside a blue velvet-lined presentation box.
Set of 6 Antique Silver Handled Fruit Knifes
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A cased set of six silver-handled fruit knives with floral engraved blades, displayed inside a blue velvet-lined presentation box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Steel, Velvet
  • ColourSilver and Blue
  • MotifsEngraved floral blades, Scrolled handles, Fitted presentation case, Shell terminals
  • SizeW 21 cm (8 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This set of six antique fruit knives dates from 1910 and follows a Victorian English country house style. Each piece incorporates a sterling silver handle with kings pattern detailing and shell terminals, combined with a steel blade featuring engraved floral decoration. The set rests inside a fitted presentation case lined with blue velvet and silk, complete with gold-coloured edging along the box's outer perimeters. The knives measure 16 cm in length, housed within a box measuring 21 cm wide and 16 cm deep. The items show signs of age and use, including light surface marks on the blades and minor dinks on the handles, while the box displays light scuffs around the edges. Today, this set works well for serving fruit or dessert during formal meals, or as a decorative display piece on a sideboard top in a dining room. The presentation case keeps the cutlery protected when not in use, making it practical for collectors of antique silver or those hosting traditional dinner parties. The detailed floral engraving on the blades and the shaped handles provide a functional tableware service that reflects early twentieth-century dining customs.

FAQs

Fruit knives were created during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to prevent acidic fruit juices from corroding standard carbon steel blades. Silver or silver-plated blades were non-reactive to fruit acids and became standard for formal dessert courses.

These sets traditionally feature sterling silver or silver-plated blades and handles, often filled with resin or pitch to secure the blade tang. Presentation sets were typically housed in wood-framed cases lined with velvet or silk.

Authentic examples feature makers marks or British hallmarks on the collars, handles, or blades that indicate silver purity and production date. Engraved foliate, floral, or scroll motifs on the blades are characteristic design indicators of nineteenth-century manufacture.

A cased set can be displayed open on a dining room sideboard, dresser, or inside a glass cabinet to showcase the contrast between the velvet lining and polished metal. The individual knives can also be incorporated into formal dining table settings.

Clean the blades by hand using warm soapy water immediately after use, avoiding full immersion to protect handle joints. Polish silver components gently with a soft cloth and specialist silver cleaner, storing the pieces inside their original fitted case to minimize oxidisation.
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