Antique Silverplate & Mother of Pearl 7-piece Fruit Service with Grape Shears, Nutcrackers and Picks

The Victorian era, named after England's Queen Victoria, lasted from the 1830's to the turn of the 20th century and was an era of abundance and beauty. An example of this abundance can be found by looking no further than a proper Victorian table setting with its myriad of distinct serving and cutlery pieces, including asparagus forks, (both serving and individual), bon bon spoons and tongs, lettuce forks, fish slicers, butter picks, berry and bacon forks, cheese scoops, tomato servers and a host of spoons - salt, demitasse, egg, bouillon, cream soup, grapefruit and orange - the list goes on and on. 

From Victorian England, we are so pleased to offer this magnificent antique fruit service with everything you'll need for an elevated after-dinner fruit course. Included in this exquisite set are 2 silverplated nutcrackers, a pair of fruit serving spoons, grape shears and 2 nutmeat picks with lustrous, carved mother of pearl handles. Produced with lovely detailing throughout by the long-shuttered John Round & Son silversmiths of Sheffield, the 7-piece set is In its original, fitted presentation box lined in brilliant crimson silk and velvet. This exceptional set will be the perfect addition to a charcuterie or cheese board or when serving nuts in their shells during the holiday season. 

Delight in the splendor of the Victorian era with this lavish service - a treasure of lush beauty and elegance.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. The set is in excellent antique condition. Box measures 14.5" in length, Nutcrackers 5.25", Grape Shears 6.25", Picks 4.5", Fruit Serving Spoons 8.5".