Leopard Antiques Silver Rattail Trefid Spoon and Fork Set

Silver Rattail Trefid Spoon and Fork Set - Christening present

Reference: S1327 Period: Edward VII Year: 1902 Silversmith: Francis Higgins Place: London Price: $ 110.00 Weight: 90 grams Dimensions: 16.4 cm Condition: Excellent - spoon and fork appear unused. Box is intact but battered - fraying silk, hinge intact but clasp loose. Description: A lovely Edwardian Christening set, comprising of a replica rattail trefid spoon with ribbed rattail, very distinct notches, with matching fork, in original box. Both have very clear hallmarks. Francis Higgins was a specialist spoon and fork maker, who carried a hammer with him in the workshop to destroy any work not up to his standards (Culme, Gold and Silversmiths). He also commented "it should last more than a lifetime, boy" - he would have been proud of this pair. Higgins supplied leading dealers, including Hunt & Roskell and Garrard, this set was retailed by Mappin & Webb of Oxford Street.

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