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A Magnificent Mid Victorian Silver Fish Serving Knife
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A Magnificent Mid Victorian Silver Fish Serving Knife

19th century
For Sale by Booth Antiques
Description

A magnificent Victorian silver serving knife for fish or seafood. This superb piece is of large proportions and is hallmarked on both the blade and handle. The detailed engraving on the blade is exquisite and features fish, two men in a boat, set in a bucolic river scene. The image appears on both sides, indicating the quality of the work. The fully cast handle has a rope twist design, featuring acanthus leaves and an imposing terminal with a vacant cartouche on each side.

A collectable piece for the fishing enthusiast, with a practical use for the elegant host. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses. There are a couple of tiny pinprick dimples to the cartouche on one side, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1864.

Maker :- Francis Higgins III.

Length :- 26.7 cm.

Height :- 2.3 cm.

Depth :- 1.5 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.3cm (0.91")
Width
26.7cm (10.51")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Fish Knife to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241662
Dealers Internal Reference
B828
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A magnificent Victorian silver serving knife for fish or seafood. This superb piece is of large proportions and is hallmarked on both the blade and handle.
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The detailed engraving on the blade is exquisite and features fish, two men in a boat, set in a bucolic river scene.
Booth Antiques

The image appears on both sides, indicating the quality of the work. The fully cast handle has a rope twist design, featuring acanthus leaves and an imposing terminal with a vacant cartouche on each side.

fig 1. A Victorian silver fish serving knife featuring an engraved river landscape scene on the blade and a chased spiral twist handle.
fig 1. A Magnificent Mid Victorian Silver Fish Serving Knife

A collectable piece for the fishing enthusiast, with a practical use for the elegant host. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

fig 2. A Victorian silver fish serving knife featuring an engraved river landscape scene on the blade and a chased spiral twist handle.
fig 2. A Magnificent Mid Victorian Silver Fish Serving Knife

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses. There are a couple of tiny pinprick dimples to the cartouche on one side, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1864.

Maker :- Francis Higgins III.

Length :- 26.7 cm.

Height :- 2.3 cm.

Depth :- 1.5 cm.

Height
2.3cm (0.91")
Width
26.7cm (10.51")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Fish Knife to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241662
Dealers Internal Ref
B828
Booth Antiques
Booth Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026

Specialist in antique silver, glass, jewellery and objets de vertu

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A Victorian silver fish serving knife featuring an engraved river landscape scene on the blade and a chased spiral twist handle.
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Archive I A Victorian silver fish serving knife featuring an engraved river landscape scene on the blade and a chased spiral twist handle.

A Magnificent Mid Victorian Silver Fish Serving Knife

Archive II A Victorian silver fish serving knife featuring an engraved river landscape scene on the blade and a chased spiral twist handle. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver fish serving knife featuring an engraved river landscape scene on the blade and a chased spiral twist handle. View III
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A Victorian silver fish serving knife featuring an engraved river landscape scene on the blade and a chased spiral twist handle.
A Magnificent mid Victorian Silver Fish Serving Knife
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A Victorian silver fish serving knife featuring an engraved river landscape scene on the blade and a chased spiral twist handle.
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  • ObjectFish Knife
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Sterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved aquatic scene, spiral twist handle, foliage chasing, orb terminal
  • SizeH 2.3 cm (1 in) x W 26.7 cm (11 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

Fish serving knives gained prominent popularity in the mid-nineteenth century as formal multi-course dining expanded. Specialized silver servers were created specifically for fish, as silver did not react with acid or alter the flavour of the food like steel cutlery of the era did.

These utensils were typically crafted from sterling silver or high-grade silver plate, utilizing techniques such as hand-engraving, die-stamping, and chasing. Blades were frequently detailed with nautical or angling scenes, complemented by cast or weighted hollow handles.

Authentic British pieces bear official hallmark impressions indicating the silver purity, assay office location, date letter, and makers mark. Victorian servers often exhibit hand-engraved motifs, weighted spiralled or carved handles, and appropriate historic wear near the bolster.

An engraved silver fish knife can be presented on a dining sideboard alongside antique glass or framed within a shallow wall display box. It can also be integrated into contemporary table settings to introduce historical texture and craftsmanship.

Clean silver using soft microfiber cloths and specialized non-abrasive silver polishes to prevent scratching delicate engravings. Store pieces in tarnish-resistant cloth wraps away from excess humidity and avoid prolonged contact with sulfur-rich foods or harsh chemical detergents.
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