Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(18) Francis Higgins III London Vermeil Sterling & Mop Dessert Service
- Price realized
- $461
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $375
- Category
- Silver & Vertu
- Sold
- February 22, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3 - FEBRUARY 2026 SELECTED WORKS & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 18) English vermeil sterling silver fruit service, Francis Higgins III, London, date letter for 1900, mother-of-pearl handles featuring inlaid crest with crowned lion rampant, comprising: (9) knives, approx 7 7/8"l; (9) forks, approx 7"l, 642.5 grams (inclusive of all materials); fitted in "Catchpole and Williams Limited, London" retailers case, case: approx 2"h, 13.5"w, 9"d, 4lbs (for shipping purposes only)
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.