Based In Suffolk, Jeff Sims antiques specializes in quality Silver, Glass and decorative items, with an emphasis on usable tableware and objets de vertu. With over 40 years experience in the antiques business, customer satisfaction is a priority and great care is taken in the description and authenticity of each item offered.
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Suffolk, UK
Extremely Rare William IV Early Chester Silver Oyster Fork
REF: K1710 / LA569951
£155
€181
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Description
An extremely rare item of antique silver flatware, bearing a William IV Chester hallmark. Oyster forks appear to have been primarily made and Assayed in Ireland making this piece assayed in Chester, of great interest to collectors. Oyster forks are often mistaken for a children's pieces due to their smaller proportions. This lovely example is in fiddle pattern and has script initials engraved to the top front. A good collector's piece with a practical use.
Maker:- John Sutter
measurements
Height:
12.3 cm
Width:
2 cm
Depth:
0.5 cm
declaration
Jeff Sims Antiques has clarified that the Extremely Rare William IV Early Chester Silver Oyster Fork (LA569951) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1835
condition
Clear and readable.
Condition:- Excellent, with no dents or splits.
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Date of Manufacture:
1835
location
This Extremely Rare William IV Early Chester Silver Oyster Fork is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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