Victorian Silver Gilt Christening Set with hunting scenes

£995.00

An antique Victorian silver-gilt Christening set by Francis Higgins II, hallmarked in London between 1860 and 1861. The set comprises a fork, spoon, and knife, each decorated with intricate hunting scene motifs.

Dimensions -

  • Knife: 21 × 2.2 × 1.6 cm

  • Fork: 17 × 2.2 × 1.6 cm

  • Spoon: 18.2 × 3.2 × 1.6 cm

  • Total silver weight: 179 grams

  • Weight with box: 382 grams

Specifications -

  • Maker: Francis Higgins II

  • Origin: London, England

  • Date: 1860–1861

  • Material: Silver gilt

  • Decoration: Hunting scene motifs

  • Quantity: 3 pieces (fork, spoon, knife)

  • Hallmarks: Full London sterling silver marks with date letters for 1860–1861

  • Presentation: Fitted box

Condition -

  • Excellent overall condition, pre-owned

  • Age-related wear consistent with period

An antique Victorian silver-gilt Christening set by Francis Higgins II, hallmarked in London between 1860 and 1861. The set comprises a fork, spoon, and knife, each decorated with intricate hunting scene motifs.

Dimensions -

  • Knife: 21 × 2.2 × 1.6 cm

  • Fork: 17 × 2.2 × 1.6 cm

  • Spoon: 18.2 × 3.2 × 1.6 cm

  • Total silver weight: 179 grams

  • Weight with box: 382 grams

Specifications -

  • Maker: Francis Higgins II

  • Origin: London, England

  • Date: 1860–1861

  • Material: Silver gilt

  • Decoration: Hunting scene motifs

  • Quantity: 3 pieces (fork, spoon, knife)

  • Hallmarks: Full London sterling silver marks with date letters for 1860–1861

  • Presentation: Fitted box

Condition -

  • Excellent overall condition, pre-owned

  • Age-related wear consistent with period