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Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver Lobster / Crab Picks
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Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver Lobster / Crab Picks

1940 - 1960
Description

This is a super pair of vintage sterling silver lobster picks in their original case.

They measure 7 1/2" (19 cms) long and have matching hallmarks for Sheffield 1964 with the silversmiths marks for Travis, Wilson & Co. Ltd.

They weigh 85 grams / 2.7 troy oz the pair and are in excellent condition with a decoration of a lobster on each pick.

They will come with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Lobster Picks Pair to the 1960s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09334053
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques Date1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 62 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1960s:
Date letter W in an octagonal shield: 1964.
Sheffield crown and lion passant: solid sterling silver.
Maker's mark T.W & CO LTD: Travis, Wilson and Company.
Fitted case with velvet lining: period presentation box.
Relief lobster medallions: crisp definition with light surface handling marks.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1190579
Dealers Internal Reference
9831
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is a super pair of vintage sterling silver lobster picks in their original case.
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They measure 7 1/2" (19 cms) long and have matching hallmarks for Sheffield 1964 with the silversmiths marks for Travis, Wilson & Co.
Robert Bush Antiques

Ltd.

fig 1. A pair of hallmarked sterling silver lobster picks displayed inside an open, dark fitted presentation case with satin lining.
fig 1. Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver Lobster / Crab Picks

They weigh 85 grams / 2.7 troy oz the pair and are in excellent condition with a decoration of a lobster on each pick.

They will come with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Lobster Picks Pair to the 1960s.

Independent Date Report ID 09334053
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques dating1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 62 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1960s:
Date letter W in an octagonal shield: 1964.
Sheffield crown and lion passant: solid sterling silver.
Maker's mark T.W & CO LTD: Travis, Wilson and Company.
Fitted case with velvet lining: period presentation box.
Relief lobster medallions: crisp definition with light surface handling marks.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190579
Dealers Internal Ref
9831
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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A pair of hallmarked sterling silver lobster picks displayed inside an open, dark fitted presentation case with satin lining.
Pair of Vintage Sterling Silver Lobster / Crab Picks
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A pair of hallmarked sterling silver lobster picks displayed inside an open, dark fitted presentation case with satin lining.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleTraditional British
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLobster relief motif, Hallmarked stem, Two-prong fork, Narrow scoop
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This pair of 1960 vintage sterling silver lobster picks from the traditional British style showcases a silver colour and a polished metallic finish, displayed inside a rectangular black presentation case with brass-coloured metal hinges and clasps, featuring an off-white satin-lined interior lid and a black velvet-textured base insert with pale staining visible near the top right. Each implement includes a narrow scoop at one end, a two-prong fork at the other, and a central circular disc decorated with a raised lobster relief motif alongside hallmarked stems. The presentation box measures 4 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. These dining accessories suit display on a sideboard top during formal seafood dinners or family gatherings at home.

FAQs

Silver lobster picks are specialised dining utensils designed to extract meat from the narrow claws and legs of lobsters, crabs, and other crustaceans during formal seafood courses.

Traditional seafood picks are typically forged from sterling silver, featuring a narrow two-pronged fork at one end, a small curved scoop or spoon at the opposite end, and a flattened central grip for handling.

Authentic sterling silver cutlery features stamped official assay marks, including a purity mark such as the lion passant for British sterling silver, alongside maker initials and city assay symbols.

In corporate or residential settings, cased silver cutlery can be displayed open inside a glazed sideboard or dress cabinet to highlight the metalwork and original textile lining.

Sterling silver should be washed gently in warm soapy water, rinsed, and dried immediately with a soft cloth. Occasional polishing with a dedicated silver cloth removes tarnish without damaging hallmarked details.
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