An exceptionally fine quality Victorian silver and shibayama fruit or dessert set for 18 by Elkington & Co (Frederick Elkington), Birmingham 1880. The sterling silver parcel gilt blades and tines engraved with birds and floral decoration in the Aesthetic Movement style, the handles ornately decorated with inlaid birds, butterflies, sprays of flower and foliage, in mother of pearl, gilded lacquer, abalone and hard stone*. In a fitted canteen. Length of knife 8" (20.3cm).

*losses to handles