A set of silver Edwardian fruit knives by Frederick & Arthur W Harding of  Spencer Street, Birmingham, not hallmarked but blades and handles testing for silver. Nice clean condition with  a delicately scalloped edging above the makers mark, hand etched blade decor and period handle design. Each knife measures 17.5cm (6.89") and the six knives together weigh 190g. Presented in a leather case with gilt banding, the knives sitting on a blue velvet base with a silk lined lid, some minor marks to the silk.
 
The case measures 19.5 x 15cm (7.75" x 6.25"). The case closes with a positive click.