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Superb Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Cake Pastry Forks & Server 1940 Art Deco
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Superb Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Cake Pastry Forks & Server 1940 Art Deco

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 November 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Superb Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Cake Pastry Forks & Server 1940 Art Deco” found a buyer.

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A beautiful cased set of six English solid sterling silver cake or pastry forks. They are hallmarked for Birmingham 1940 with the maker being Arthur Price & Co Ltd. They have been beautifully designed and are in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. They measure approx. 4.75 inches (12.4cm) long by over 0.5 inch (1.8cm) wide and have a combined weight of 98 grams, excluding the case. A beautifully made set.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Pastry Fork Set to the 1940s.

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SA1096800
Dealers Internal Reference
34223
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A beautiful cased set of six English solid sterling silver cake or pastry forks. They are hallmarked for Birmingham 1940 with the maker being Arthur Price & Co Ltd.
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They have been beautifully designed and are in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

They measure approx. 4.75 inches (12.4cm) long by over 0.5 inch (1.8cm) wide and have a combined weight of 98 grams, excluding the case. A beautifully made set.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Pastry Fork Set to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1096800
Dealers Internal Ref
34223
The Silver Squirrel
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An overhead view of a cased set of six polished sterling silver pastry forks and a matching server resting in a fitted box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An overhead view of a cased set of six polished sterling silver pastry forks and a matching server resting in a fitted box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Cake Pastry Forks & Server 1940 Art Deco

Archive II An overhead view of a cased set of six polished sterling silver pastry forks and a matching server resting in a fitted box. View II
Archive III An overhead view of a cased set of six polished sterling silver pastry forks and a matching server resting in a fitted box. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of a cased set of six polished sterling silver pastry forks and a matching server resting in a fitted box. View IV
Archive V An overhead view of a cased set of six polished sterling silver pastry forks and a matching server resting in a fitted box. View V
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Archive VIII An overhead view of a cased set of six polished sterling silver pastry forks and a matching server resting in a fitted box. View VIII
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Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2021
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,800
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Location: West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
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An overhead view of a cased set of six polished sterling silver pastry forks and a matching server resting in a fitted box.
SUPERB CASED SET of SIX STERLING SILVER CAKE PASTRY FORKS & SERVER 1940 ART DECO
Ref: SA1096800
An overhead view of a cased set of six polished sterling silver pastry forks and a matching server resting in a fitted box.
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  • ObjectCutlery Sets
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silk, Velvet, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsStreamlined handles, Engraved floral motifs, Tine configuration

Art Deco silverware from this era typically features clean geometric lines, streamlined forms, and stylised floral or linear motifs, reflecting the transition from lavish ornamentation to more functional, modern designs.

These sets are predominantly crafted from sterling silver, indicated by specific hallmarks such as the lion passant in British silver, and are frequently presented in fitted satin- and velvet-lined wooden cases.

Authenticity is verified through makers marks, date letters, and standard silver purity hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, alongside evidence of traditional manufacturing techniques like hand-finishing.

Vintage silver pieces add a layer of historical texture to contemporary dining setups; they can be used for formal afternoon tea service or displayed within glass-fronted cabinets as functional objects of art.

Sterling silver should be cleaned periodically using a non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to remove tarnish, and stored in a tarnish-resistant, dry environment away from direct sunlight.
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