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Description

A Set Of 6 George V Silver Desert Forks, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, by Robinson & Co. London 1915 & 1917

385 grams, 12.4 troy ounces

17.4 cms long, 2.3 cms wide

£385

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated these George V Silver Dessert Forks to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

17.4cm (6.85")

Reference Numbers

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SA1137541

Dealers Notes

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Monday -Sunday 9.00-18.00. By prior appointment.

Description

A Set Of 6 George V Silver Desert Forks, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, by Robinson & Co. London 1915 & 1917

385 grams, 12.4 troy ounces

17.4 cms long, 2.3 cms wide

£385

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated these George V Silver Dessert Forks to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

17.4cm (6.85")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1137541

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Mark Davis Antiques

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A set of six matching silver dessert forks featuring reeded handles and shell motifs at the terminals.

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ObjectCutlery
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorge V
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsReeded handles, Shell terminals, Four-tine design
SizeH 17.4 cm (7 in)

FAQs

The George V era, spanning from 1910 to 1936, often combined classical revival motifs with cleaner Edwardian lines, reflecting both traditional craftsmanship and emerging modern influences.

These items are crafted from sterling silver, typically hallmarked with assay office symbols, date letters, and makers marks, shaped using traditional smithing and casting techniques.

Authenticity is verified through clear metal hallmarks, weight, appropriate wear patterns, and specific makers marks corresponding to the early 20th-century British assay system.

Antique silver adds a layer of heritage and texture when displayed in a traditional cabinet or integrated into a formal tablescape alongside contemporary tableware.

Preservation involves storing silver in tarnish-resistant cloths, washing with mild non-abrasive soap when necessary, and using specialised silver polish sparingly to protect hallmarks and fine details.