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Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Bread Fork
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Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Bread Fork

19th century
Sold 17 October 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

An immaculate late Victorian solid silver bread fork with mother of pearl handles, hallmarked Sheffield 1901. The solid silver fork with pointed end prongs and rounded top, long tapering silver mount with spherical decoration to the top of end of the mount. Tapering mother of pearl handle with rounded end. Bears the maker mark for Sheffield silversmiths Allen & Darwin along with clear hallmarks. Presented in immaculate unused condition and sat in the original velvet and silk lined presentation case. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measure 8.25" long x 1.5" wide at the fork.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Mother of Pearl Bread Fork to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1099955
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40282
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Description
An immaculate late Victorian solid silver bread fork with mother of pearl handles, hallmarked Sheffield 1901.
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The solid silver fork with pointed end prongs and rounded top, long tapering silver mount with spherical decoration to the top of end of the mount.
Sturmans Antiques

Tapering mother of pearl handle with rounded end. Bears the maker mark for Sheffield silversmiths Allen & Darwin along with clear hallmarks. Presented in immaculate unused condition and sat in the original velvet and silk lined presentation case. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measure 8.25" long x 1.5" wide at the fork.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Mother of Pearl Bread Fork to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099955
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40282
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Archive I An antique silver bread fork with a carved mother of pearl handle rests inside a purple velvet-lined presentation case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Bread Fork

Archive II An antique silver bread fork with a carved mother of pearl handle rests inside a purple velvet-lined presentation case. View II
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Archive IV An antique silver bread fork with a carved mother of pearl handle rests inside a purple velvet-lined presentation case. View IV
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Hawes
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DL8 3QW
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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An antique silver bread fork with a carved mother of pearl handle rests inside a purple velvet-lined presentation case.
Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Bread Fork
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An antique silver bread fork with a carved mother of pearl handle rests inside a purple velvet-lined presentation case.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Mother of Pearl, Velvet
  • ColourSilver and White
  • MotifsEngraved silver tines, Carved nacre handle, Fitted presentation box
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Victorian flatware featuring silver and mother of pearl gained immense popularity during the 19th century as dining rituals became increasingly elaborate among the expanding middle and upper classes. Mother of pearl was favoured for its iridescent sheen and resistance to staining from acidic foods, unlike traditional steel blades.

Authentic pieces typically combine sterling silver or high-grade silver plate with natural nacre, commonly known as mother of pearl, sourced from marine mollusc shells. The handle is hand-carved and pinned to the silver tang using miniature brass or steel rivets, reflecting meticulous craftsmanship.

Authentication involves examining the metal for genuine British hallmarks, checking the handle for the natural grain and weight variations characteristic of real shell rather than plastic resin, and looking for signs of period-appropriate hand-tooling and gentle wear.

Such pieces add tactile elegance and historical contrast when displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet, laid upon a dining table as a conversational centrepiece, or presented on a sideboard within their original fitted velvet-lined case.

Preservation requires hand washing in lukewarm water with mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemical silver dips that can damage organic mother of pearl, and storing the items in a dry, tarnish-resistant environment away from direct sunlight.
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