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An Extremely Rare Chester Silver Oyster Fork

18th century
Description

An extremely rare item of antique silver flatware, bearing a William IV Chester hallmark. Oyster forks appear to have been primarily made and Assayed in Ireland making this piece assayed in Chester, of great interest to collectors. Oyster forks are often mistaken for a childrens pieces due to thier smaller proportions. This lovely example is in fiddle pattern and has script initials engraved to the top front. A good collector's piece with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£24.00 Outside Europe

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Date :- Chester 1835.

Maker :- John Sutter.

Length :- 12.3 cms.

Width :- 2 cms.

Depth :- 0.5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1174951
Dealers Internal Reference
K1710
Dealers Notes

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Description
An extremely rare item of antique silver flatware, bearing a William IV Chester hallmark.
Oyster forks appear to have been primarily made and Assayed in Ireland making this piece assayed in Chester, of great interest to collectors.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Oyster forks are often mistaken for a childrens pieces due to thier smaller proportions. This lovely example is in fiddle pattern and has script initials engraved to the top front. A good collector's piece with a practical use. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An extremely rare Chester silver oyster fork
fig 1. An Extremely Rare Chester Silver Oyster Fork

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£24.00 Outside Europe

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Date :- Chester 1835.

Maker :- John Sutter.

Length :- 12.3 cms.

Width :- 2 cms.

Depth :- 0.5cm.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174951
Dealers Internal Ref
K1710
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in antique silver, glassware and objects of vertu

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