Substantial Set of 8 Fiddle, Thread & Shell Table Forks (1 of 9)

Jeff Sims Antiques

Based In Suffolk and exhibiting widely in East Anglia, London and occasionally elsewhere. Specializing in quality Silver, Glass and decorative items, with an emphasis on usable tableware and objet de vertu. Customer satisfaction is a priority and great care is taken in the description and authenticity of each item offered.

Substantial Set of 8 Fiddle, Thread & Shell Table Forks

Name: Substantial Set of 8 Fiddle, Thread & Shell Table Forks
SKU: LA430478
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: InStock

REF: KW445 / LA430478

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Description

A substantial set of eight good quality silver table forks, dating from the Victorian period. These are a fine set in sought after fiddle, thread and shell pattern and the silver is of very good gauge. The forks comprise a five and a three and are double struck (pattern front and back). There are engraved armorials to all of the shanks (all matching, with four on the front and four on the backs). Makers:- Wakely & Wheeler (3), George Adams (5) Dates:- London 1864 (1), 1885 (3), 1881 (4)

measurements

Width:

2.2 cm

Depth:

1 cm

Length:

21 cm

Weight 26 troy oz.

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declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has clarified that the Substantial Set of 8 Fiddle, Thread & Shell Table Forks (LA430478) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1864-1881

declaration

condition

Excellent, with no dents or splits. The tines show some very light knife scores to the reverse, commensurate with age and use. Hallmarks are clear and readable. Matching crest to all eight.

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