English Victorian silver fruit set, comprising six forks and knives, each with handles having Birmingham sterling marks, Victoria head, 1868 date letter, and maker's mark of Hilliard & Thomasen, the knife blades further engraved with an armorial gryphon, the porcelain handles with courting couples, insects, and flowers, in the original black felt-lined wood presentation case. Knives: 8.25" L. Silver not weighable. Box damaged and lacking lid escutcheon.

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