{"product_id":"birks-mother-of-pearl-knife-fork-set-service-for-6","title":"Birks Mother-of-Pearl Knife \u0026 Fork Set, Service for 6","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant antique flatware service by Birks, comprising six knives and six forks with genuine mother-of-pearl handles and decorative silver plate fittings. The luminous handles display beautiful natural variations of ivory, blush, and soft iridescence, complemented by ornate floral detailing at the ferrules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece features a gently tapered mother-of-pearl handle with a decorative metal collar adorned with raised scrolling motifs. The knives have softly rounded blades, while the coordinating four-tined forks complete the service. Their design reflects the refined table settings of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, when mother-of-pearl handled cutlery was particularly fashionable for formal dining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the pieces are associated with the distinguished Canadian jewelry and silver firm founded by Henry Birks in Montreal in 1879. Renowned for fine silverware, jewelry, and luxury goods, Birks became an important name in Canadian decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful addition to an antique silver collection, particularly suited to intimate dinners, holiday entertaining, or a thoughtfully mixed table setting. The natural iridescence of the mother-of-pearl offers a lovely contrast to polished silver and patterned china.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eate 19th to early 20th century; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMontreal Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine mother-of-pearl handles, silver plated metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Knives 7.75\" L; Forks 6.75\" L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition with surface scratches, minor tarnishing, and wear consistent with age and use. Natural variations in the color and iridescence of the mother-of-pearl handles. Please review photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44597244690519,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A3957.jpg?v=1793501549","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/birks-mother-of-pearl-knife-fork-set-service-for-6","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}