Vintage Set 6 Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Handle Knives Philip Ashberry Sheffield For Sale

Item Specifics
Brand: Philip Ashberry / Wedgwood
Origin: Sheffield, England
Type: Steak / Fruit / Dessert Knives
Handle Material: Blue Jasperware Ceramic (Wedgwood)
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Items in Set: 6 Knives with Original Fitted Presentation CaseVintage Set of 6 Philip Ashberry & Sons Cutlery Knives with Wedgwood Blue Jasperware HandlesUp for sale is a rare set of six (6) vintage fruit/steak knives crafted by renowned cutler Philip Ashberry of Sheffield, England, featuring iconic Wedgwood pale blue Jasperware porcelain handles.
This set comes complete in its original burgundy leatherette presentation case with satin lining and nickel latches.
Condition Details
Blades: Polished stainless steel blades with crisp etchings reading \"Ashberry Sheffield - Wedgwood Handles\". Excellent luster with minimal surface micro-scratches from light handling/storage.
Handles: Wedgwood Blue Jasperware handles with raised white acanthus leaf / laurel relief detailing. All handles are free of cracks, chips, or repairs.
Presentation Case: Fully functional dual latches. Outer faux-leather case shows minor shelf wear around the edges/corners consistent with age. Inner satin lining retains clear red branding: \"Wedgewood Handled Cutlery - Styled by Philip Ashberry, Sheffield England.\"Ships via USPS. Historical Context & Background
Philip Ashberry & Sons: Founded in Sheffield, England—the historical epicenter of world cutlery—Philip Ashberry & Sons produced high-grade silverware, pewter, and flatware starting in the mid-19th century. Their mid-20th-century collaborative pieces remain highly sought after by collectors.
Wedgwood Jasperware: First developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s, Jasperware is an unglazed matte porcelain stoneware famous for its signature pale \"Wedgwood Blue\" color and classical white matte relief appliqués.
Mid-Century Collaboration: During the mid-20th century, Sheffield cutlers collaborated with Wedgwood to produce premium, luxury dining sets combining Sheffield\'s resilient stainless steel cutlery with Wedgwood\'s art ceramic handles.