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1721 Fine Pair of George 1st Britannia Standard Three Pronged Forks with Crest and Motto
Dudley Antique Silver
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1721 Fine Pair of George 1st Britannia Standard Three Pronged Forks with Crest and Motto

18th century
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This is a lovely pair of forks made in London in 1721, they are in very good condition, very good tines, the hallmarks are rubbed, I can make out the date letter F and they are Britannia standard, they are 19.5cms long and weigh 114 grams the pair, they have a period crest and motto in Latin, Nec Cede Malis meaning Yeald not to misfortune .

A fine pair of early 18th century forks

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated these Britannia Silver Three Prong Forks to the 18th Century.

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This is a lovely pair of forks made in London in 1721, they are in very good condition, very good tines, the hallmarks are rubbed, I can make out the date letter F and they are Britannia standard, they are 19.
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5cms long and weigh 114 grams the pair, they have a period crest and motto in Latin, Nec Cede Malis meaning Yeald not to misfortune.
Dudley Antique Silver

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A fine pair of early 18th century forks

Date of Manufacture

Dudley Antique Silver has dated these Britannia Silver Three Prong Forks to the 18th Century.

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A pair of early 18th-century George I Britannia standard silver three-pronged forks displayed on a white fabric surface.
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Archive I A pair of early 18th-century George I Britannia standard silver three-pronged forks displayed on a white fabric surface.

1721 Fine Pair of George 1st Britannia Standard Three Pronged Forks with Crest and Motto

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Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 7HY
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A pair of early 18th-century George I Britannia standard silver three-pronged forks displayed on a white fabric surface.
1721 fine pair of George 1st Britannia standard three pronged forks with crest and motto
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A pair of early 18th-century George I Britannia standard silver three-pronged forks displayed on a white fabric surface.
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Britannia standard silver flatware refers to silver crafted at a higher purity of 95.8% silver, which was mandatory in Great Britain between 1697 and 1720, and continued into the George I period. Flatware from this period typically features hand-forged construction, such as three tines and turned-up stem ends.

In the early 18th century, silver forks were individually hand-forged from silver ingots by silversmiths using hammers and anvils. The three tines were cut and shaped manually, resulting in subtle variations in weight and dimensions.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarks including the Britannia mark (a seated figure of Britannia), the lions head erased, a date letter, and a makers mark. Examination of wear patterns, period heraldic engraving, and hand-forged construction details helps verify early 18th-century origin.

Antique silver cutlery can be incorporated into formal table settings alongside modern porcelain and glassware for a curated dining aesthetic. Alternatively, individual flatware pieces can be displayed inside shadow boxes or arranged on a dining room sideboard.

Clean silver flatware using warm water and a mild dishwashing liquid, followed by gentle drying with a soft cotton cloth. Apply a specialist non-abrasive silver polish sparingly when tarnish appears, avoiding harsh chemicals or automated dishwashers.
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