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Nice Antique Victorian Mother-of-pearl Hors D'oeuvres Set - 1898
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Nice Antique Victorian Mother-of-pearl Hors D'oeuvres Set - 1898

19th century
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A Nice Antique Victorian hors d'oeuvres Set consisting of 7 forks featuring luminous mother-of-pearl handles and intricately engraved silver-plated tines — a classic combination of function and finery. Each handle catches the light with soft pearlescent tones with each piece being unique due to the natural variation in the shell. Each fork is decorated with finely chased floral and scroll motifs. Marked with the registration number 312011 for the year 1898.

* Perfect as a seafood utensil - ideal for gracefully lifting oysters, shrimp, or small bites from their shells or serving platter.

Measurements:

Length: 4 1/4" (approx. 11cm)

Total weight: 358g

In good condition – The silver-plated tines show only minor surface wear consistent with age and occasional use. The engraved detailing remains sharp and visible across all pieces. The mother-of-pearl handles are free from cracks or chips and retain a beautiful natural luster.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Victorian Mother of Pearl Forks to the 1890s.

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A Nice Antique Victorian hors d'oeuvres Set consisting of 7 forks featuring luminous mother-of-pearl handles and intricately engraved silver-plated tines — a classic combination of function and finery.
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Each handle catches the light with soft pearlescent tones with each piece being unique due to the natural variation in the shell.
Kingsdown Antiques

Each fork is decorated with finely chased floral and scroll motifs. Marked with the registration number 312011 for the year 1898.

fig 1. A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box.
fig 1. Nice Antique Victorian Mother-of-pearl Hors D'oeuvres Set - 1898

Perfect as a seafood utensil - ideal for gracefully lifting oysters, shrimp, or small bites from their shells or serving platter.

Measurements:

Length: 4 1/4" (approx. 11cm)

Total weight: 358g

In good condition – The silver-plated tines show only minor surface wear consistent with age and occasional use. The engraved detailing remains sharp and visible across all pieces. The mother-of-pearl handles are free from cracks or chips and retain a beautiful natural luster.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Victorian Mother of Pearl Forks to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172388
Dealers Internal Ref
P51846
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Archive I A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box.

Nice Antique Victorian Mother-of-pearl Hors D'oeuvres Set - 1898

Archive II A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box. View II
Archive III A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box.
Archive V A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box. View V
Archive VI A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box. View VI
Archive VII A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box. View VII
Archive VIII A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box. View VIII
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A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box.
Nice Antique Victorian Mother-of-Pearl hors d'oeuvres Set - 1898
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A cased set of six Victorian hors doeuvres forks featuring mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver-plated tines, presented in a blue fabric-lined box.
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Victorian presentation cutlery sets were specialized dining utensils produced in late nineteenth-century Britain for formal course dining. They typically feature carved natural handles, decorative metal ferrules, and custom fabric-lined presentation boxes.

These sets were constructed using natural nacre derived from shell linings for the handles, paired with silver or silver-plated brass for the tines and ferrules. Internal tangs were secured within the handles using specialized resins or pitch.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural variations in the iridescence and grain of the mother-of-pearl handles, alongside stamped makers marks or hallmarks near the ferrule. The presence of fitted velvet or silk-lined presentation cases with original clasps also indicates period authenticity.

Cased cutlery sets can be displayed open on a sideboard or placed within a glazed cabinet in a dining room to show the inner velvet lining and silver details. They can also be integrated into modern table settings for formal dining events.

Clean gently by hand using warm water and mild soap, ensuring the handles are not submerged to prevent loosening the adhesive. Wipe the silver tines with a soft silver-polishing cloth and dry thoroughly before returning the set to its presentation box.
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