Measurements are 19"l x 9"w x 2h. The top of the interior of the box is padded satin or silk with gold lettering and a thin gold cord on either side. In gold lettering, there is the stamp: Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers to Her Majesty. 6 Norfold Street, Sheffield as well as a star and Maltese cross which are on the other pieces as well. The bottom of the interior is lined with red velvet and trimmed with dark red cord.
Both knives have: V (crown) R Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers to Her Majesty with a star and Maltese cross. The V (crown) R probably stands for Her Majesty Queen Victoria and the R is probably for Royal or Rodgers. The backs of the forks say Rodgers Patent with a star and Maltese cross. The sharpener has Joseph Rodger&Sons with star and Maltese cross. The sterling silver on the handles has maker's marks of JR, crown, lion, and B as well as an ornate design. The knives' blades have marks from wear, use, tarnish, storage and other signs of antique age. This set of cutlery is perfect for the holidays! The item "Antique Joseph Rodgers&Sons 5 Piece Sheffield Carving Set in Original Wood Box" is in sale since Thursday, November 1, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Silverplate\Flatware & Silverware".The seller is "kch84707" and is located in McLean, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Ecuador, Egypt, Jordan, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Viet nam, Uruguay.