Set of 8 Victorian Mother-of-Pearl & Silverplate Dessert Knives (19th Century)

A refined set of eight Victorian dessert knives, each featuring luminous mother-of-pearl handles with a soft, iridescent glow characteristic of 19th-century craftsmanship. The handles are fitted with ornate silverplate ferrules, richly decorated with scrolling foliage and classical motifs—details commonly seen in English tableware of the mid-to-late 1800s.

The blades are traditional carbon steel, the material of choice before the widespread use of stainless steel, valued for its sharpness and fine edge. These knives would have been used for fruit, pastries, or delicate desserts during formal Victorian dining.

Elegant and tactile, this set captures the understated luxury of 19th-century English table settings, where mother-of-pearl was prized for its natural sheen and association with refinement.