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Victorian Silver Plate Mother of Pearl Fruit Cheese Cutlery Set C1880
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Victorian Silver Plate Mother of Pearl Fruit Cheese Cutlery Set C1880

19th century
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
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A Victorian boxed set of dessert, fruit or cheese silver plate with mother of pearl handle knives and forks c1880. There are 14 knife and fork pairs, 28 pieces in total. They each bear a number of silver plate marks for the era. Housed in original oak box with brass shield and key. All in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Fruit Cutlery Set to the 1880s.

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SA924792
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A Victorian boxed set of dessert, fruit or cheese silver plate with mother of pearl handle knives and forks c1880. There are 14 knife and fork pairs, 28 pieces in total. They each bear a number of silver plate marks for the era. Housed in original oak box with brass shield and key. All in excellent condition.
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Fruit Cutlery Set to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA924792
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A Victorian silver-plated fruit cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles displayed inside an open, blue velvet-lined wooden case.
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Archive I A Victorian silver-plated fruit cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles displayed inside an open, blue velvet-lined wooden case.

Victorian Silver Plate Mother of Pearl Fruit Cheese Cutlery Set C1880

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A Victorian silver-plated fruit cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles displayed inside an open, blue velvet-lined wooden case.
Victorian silver plate mother of pearl fruit cheese cutlery set c1880
Ref: SA924792
A Victorian silver-plated fruit cutlery set with mother-of-pearl handles displayed inside an open, blue velvet-lined wooden case.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCutlery Set
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Mother of Pearl, Wood, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, White, Blue
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl handles, engraved blades, fitted velvet interior, brass-mounted case
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This Victorian fruit and cheese cutlery set originates from around 1880 and sits within an oak box with a brass shield and key. The set contains 14 pairs of knives and forks, totalling 28 pieces, all fitted with mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated blades. The interior of the wooden case displays a vivid blue velvet lining that contrasts with the pale handles and metal utensils. Visible details include small silver-plate marks on the pieces and neat brass corners on the box lid. The box measures 5 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. In a modern home, this English Country House set suits display on a sideboard top during dinner parties or family gatherings. Collectors of Victorian tableware will find it a practical addition for serving fruit or cheese courses. The fitted box protects the cutlery when stored away between uses. This arrangement works well in a traditional dining room or a country kitchen setting.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, formal dining etiquette required specialized eating utensils for each course, including dedicated sets for fruit and cheese. These sets were produced with decorative silver-plated blades and natural handles, designed to prevent acidic fruit juices from reacting with plain steel.

These sets typically feature electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or solid sterling silver blades paired with mother-of-pearl, bone, or ivory handles. Canteens were constructed from hardwoods such as oak or mahogany and lined with silk velvet or plush fabric to protect the utensils.

Authentic pieces usually feature makers marks or EPNS stamps near the bolster of the blade. The mother-of-pearl handles should display natural iridescence and subtle surface variations rather than the uniform texture of modern synthetic substitutes.

An open wooden canteen displaying vibrant velvet lining makes an intriguing decorative vignette when styled on a sideboard, dresser, or buffet table. The individual knives and forks can also be integrated into contemporary tablescapes for contrast during dinner parties.

Clean pieces individually by hand using warm water and mild dish soap, ensuring the handles are never submerged. Avoid dishwashers and harsh chemical polish on the natural mother-of-pearl to prevent dulling or loosening of the handle joints.
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