This Classically Elegant Carving Set was manufactured by Birks of Sheffield, England approximately 1920. However, this carving set possibly could have been made by Birks of Montreal, Canada. It is stamped BIRKS STERLING and is stamped SHEFFIELD on the blade of the knife. Each handle has an alternating ring and beaded design. The carving knife measures 12” Long from the tip of the handle to the tip of the blade; the meat fork measures 10” Long from the tip of the handle to the tips of the prongs.
COMMENT: Complimentary Glances Will Steer Your Direction On The Elegant Beauty Of This Wonderful Carving Set as you proceed to carve that tasty roast/turkey for your invited guests as they gleefully sip their wine and emerge in conversation and laughter.
HISTORY OF JEWELLERS & SILVERSMITHS:
This family of English jewellers & silversmiths dates way back to Pre Georgian Times in England. John Birks went to Montreal as early as 1832 and opened up a little shop there. In 1840 Henry Birks was born and so goes forth the family as we know it today. On March 1, 1879 Henry Birks and his sons became known as Henry Birks & Company. In 1887 they started a jewelry shop upstairs over the shop. In 1894 Henry and his three sons situated in Phillips Square, downtown Montreal and continued to be a world wide success. They were called the “Tiffany's of Canada” and specialized in Sterling Silver. Their earliest registered hallmark under the Birks family in England is dated as early as 1564.
The superior quality workmanship and world renowned reputation of this family in England and Canada for well over a century has most definitely taken a prominent place in the history books of British and Canadian heritage.
CONDITION: Excellent! The blade is in mint condition; on many of these sets, the knife is usually in poor condition which is not the case here.
Please excuse the poor quality photos. They do no justice to this quality carving set. Better photos will be inserted at a later date or upon request. Our apologizes are extended at this moment.
