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Description

A Set Of 12 Late Victorian Silver Table Forks, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, engraved with a portcullis crest, by George Jackson and David Fullerton, London, 1898

1218 grams, 39.2 troy ounces

21 cms long, 2.6 cms wide

£1,000

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Table Forks to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

21cm (8.27")

Reference Numbers

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SA1137537

Dealers Notes

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Monday -Sunday 9.00-18.00. By prior appointment.

Description

A Set Of 12 Late Victorian Silver Table Forks, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, engraved with a portcullis crest, by George Jackson and David Fullerton, London, 1898

1218 grams, 39.2 troy ounces

21 cms long, 2.6 cms wide

£1,000

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Table Forks to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

21cm (8.27")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1137537

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Mark Davis Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008

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Mark Davis Antiques

Telephone 07890 261614

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16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom

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ObjectFlatware
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialSterling silver
ColourSilver
MotifsShell motif, Scalloped handle, Tined fork head
SizeH 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Victorian silver items reflect the industrial manufacturing advancements and changing dining customs of the 19th century, often featuring elaborate ornamentation and standardized matching sets.

These pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, utilizing techniques such as drop-forging, hand-chasing, and die-stamping to create detailed handles and tines.

Authenticity is determined by checking for legible hallmarks, standard maker marks, assay office symbols, and the characteristic weight and patina associated with 19th-century metalwork.

Such pieces can be displayed in glass-fronted cabinets, used for formal dining occasions, or integrated into contemporary tablescapes to add historical contrast and metallic sheen.

Silver should be stored in tarnish-resistant cloth, cleaned infrequently with non-abrasive specialized silver polish, and kept away from high humidity and harsh chemicals.