Bidspirit auction | A Set of Six Edwardian

A Set of Six Edwardian Sterling Silver-Handled Fruit Knives by William Devenport, Birmingham, 1911 - This set of six knives features sterling silver handles with metal blades. The handles are decorated in a late Edwardian style with a double-thread border and a ribbed collar. The blades are rounded at the ends and constructed of a base metal or silver plate. Each handle is struck with a series of British hallmarks near the bolster: a lion passant indicating .925 sterling silver, an anchor representing the Birmingham Assay Office, a stylized lowercase m for the year 1911, and the maker mark WD for William Devenport. The knives are presented in a rectangular hinged case with a gray textured exterior, a blue velvet-lined base, and a cream-colored satin-lined lid. Dimensions: Approximately 6 to 7 inches in length.