{"product_id":"pairpoint-fruit-knives-in-velvet-box","title":"Fruit Knives in Velvet Box, Set of 6","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful set of six antique fruit knives by \u003cstrong\u003eRogers \u0026amp; Bros.\u003c\/strong\u003e, each featuring an elaborately chased handle with a delicate botanical design. The substantial handles and sharply shaped blades give the set a particularly handsome presence at the table.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit knives were a specialized part of the Victorian table setting, intended for serving and eating fruit and often produced in decorative patterns to complement formal tableware. Rogers \u0026amp; Bros. was one of the major American manufacturers of silver-plated flatware, and period advertisements from the \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically feature sets of six Rogers Bros. fruit knives with chased handles. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding to the appeal is the original fitted presentation box, lined in golden satin and velvet. The box is marked \u003cstrong\u003eYoungdahl \u0026amp; Lilja, 273 W. Madison St., Chicago\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the Chicago jewelry and silverware retailer through which the set was originally sold. \u003cstrong\u003eYoungdahl \u0026amp; Lilja was established in 1889\u003c\/strong\u003e and specialized in diamonds, watches, jewelry, and silverware. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful for a fruit course, dessert table, or simply mixed into an antique flatware collection. The ornate handles also make them especially lovely paired with silver serving pieces, pressed glass, or a collection of antique tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rogers \u0026amp; Bros., Waterbury, Connecticut; retailed by Youngdahl \u0026amp; Lilja, Chicago, Illinois\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver plate with steel blades\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition with expected age-related wear. Original fitted presentation box with age-appropriate wear to the velvet and satin lining.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44223273992279,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/35_b6158208-b99c-46f7-ad02-16d8f50b4465.jpg?v=1788447099","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/pairpoint-fruit-knives-in-velvet-box","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}