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A Set of 6 Victorian Silver Desert Forks
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A Set of 6 Victorian Silver Desert Forks

19th century
Sold 31 July 2025 · Mark Davis Antiques
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A Set Of 6 Victorian Silver Desert Forks, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, by George Adams (for Chawner & Co.), London 1881

376 grams, 12.1 troy ounces

17.5 cms long, 2.4 cms wide

£385

Date of Manufacture

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

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17.5cm (6.89")
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SA1137538
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Description
A Set Of 6 Victorian Silver Desert Forks, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, by George Adams (for Chawner & Co.), London 1881

376 grams, 12.1 troy ounces

17.5 cms long, 2.4 cms wide

£385

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137538
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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A set of six Victorian silver dessert forks featuring elongated tines, reeded shafts, and shell-motif terminals laid out in a row. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A set of six Victorian silver dessert forks featuring elongated tines, reeded shafts, and shell-motif terminals laid out in a row. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Set of 6 Victorian Silver Desert Forks

Archive II A set of six Victorian silver dessert forks featuring elongated tines, reeded shafts, and shell-motif terminals laid out in a row. View II
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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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Mark Davis Antiques
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A set of six Victorian silver dessert forks featuring elongated tines, reeded shafts, and shell-motif terminals laid out in a row.
A Set Of 6 Victorian Silver Desert Forks
Ref: SA1137538
A set of six Victorian silver dessert forks featuring elongated tines, reeded shafts, and shell-motif terminals laid out in a row.
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  • ObjectCutlery & Flatware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell terminal, Reeded handle, Four-tine fork head
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in)

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Victorian silverware is characterised by ornate ornamentation, classical revival motifs, and heavy construction that reflects the industrial advancements and prosperous middle-class dining culture of the 19th century.

These items were typically manufactured from sterling silver or silver plate, often created using drop-forging and hand-chasing techniques, and stamped with official assay office hallmarks to denote purity and maker.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks for makers marks, city assay offices, and date letters, alongside observing the natural wear patterns, patina, and traditional construction methods consistent with the 19th century.

These pieces can be displayed in glass-fronted cabinets, used within traditional table settings for special occasions, or framed as historical wall art to add metallic texture and heritage character to contemporary dining spaces.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with non-abrasive silver dips or microfibre cloths specifically formulated for antiques, avoiding harsh scrubbing to protect the delicate hallmarks and established patina.
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