Late 19th Century Rockford Quadruple Silverplate Grapefruit Server Dishes- Set of 6

Each of these lovely holders has six curved “arms” to support the fruit, and the top spins freely so you can turn the grapefruit as you eat it. The base has a gentle bowl shape to catch all the lost juice. When not being used to serve grapefruit these could also be used to hold a round or pillar candle, or for other serving or decorative uses. These were an expensive luxury item for their time that few could afford, and amazingly have been allowed to develop a gorgeous natural rainbow patina with many interesting swirls and patterns.