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Set of 12 American Sterling Silver Seafood Forks with Gilt Tines – Circa 1900
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Set of 12 American Sterling Silver Seafood Forks with Gilt Tines – Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
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A Splendid Set of 12 American Sterling Silver Seafood Forks. Each fork features a delicately pierced handle adorned with a floral and foliate motif in high relief - a beautiful example of fine American silverwork from the period.

The three slender tines are gold-washed (gilt), offering both visual contrast and practical protection against the acids found in shellfish. Ideal for serving lobster, crab, shrimp, or oysters, these forks are perfectly sized for elegant seafood service and entertaining.

All forks are stamped "STERLING" on the reverse. Though unbranded, the style and quality are consistent with early 20th-century American silver tableware, combining functionality with decorative appeal.

Measurements:

Length: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Silver weight: 145g

All 12 forks are in excellent antique condition. No bends, dents, or cracks.

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Height
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Seafood Forks to the 1900s.

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A Splendid Set of 12 American Sterling Silver Seafood Forks.
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Each fork features a delicately pierced handle adorned with a floral and foliate motif in high relief - a beautiful example of fine American silverwork from the period.
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fig 1. A set of twelve sterling silver seafood forks with ornate floral handles and gold gilt tines arranged in a diagonal line.
fig 1. Set of 12 American Sterling Silver Seafood Forks with Gilt Tines – Circa 1900

The three slender tines are gold-washed (gilt), offering both visual contrast and practical protection against the acids found in shellfish. Ideal for serving lobster, crab, shrimp, or oysters, these forks are perfectly sized for elegant seafood service and entertaining.

fig 2. A set of twelve sterling silver seafood forks with ornate floral handles and gold gilt tines arranged in a diagonal line.
fig 2. Set of 12 American Sterling Silver Seafood Forks with Gilt Tines – Circa 1900

All forks are stamped "STERLING" on the reverse. Though unbranded, the style and quality are consistent with early 20th-century American silver tableware, combining functionality with decorative appeal.

Measurements:

Length: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Silver weight: 145g

All 12 forks are in excellent antique condition. No bends, dents, or cracks.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Seafood Forks to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195908
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53029
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Archive I A set of twelve sterling silver seafood forks with ornate floral handles and gold gilt tines arranged in a diagonal line.

Set of 12 American Sterling Silver Seafood Forks with Gilt Tines – Circa 1900

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A set of twelve sterling silver seafood forks with ornate floral handles and gold gilt tines arranged in a diagonal line.
Set of 12 American Sterling Silver Seafood Forks with Gilt Tines – circa 1900
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A set of twelve sterling silver seafood forks with ornate floral handles and gold gilt tines arranged in a diagonal line.
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Seafood forks, also known as oyster or cocktail forks, were popularised in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras for dining on shellfish, oysters, and appetizers.

Gilding, or applying a layer of gold vermeil over sterling silver tines, protected the metal from the corrosive salt and acids present in seafood while providing contrasting tone.

Authentic American pieces from this period typically feature a makers mark alongside the word STERLING or the fineness stamp 925/1000 stamped onto the handle.

They can be integrated into contemporary tablescapes for formal dinner parties, displayed on silver trays, or arranged in framed display cases as decorative dining room art.

Hand wash using mild liquid soap and warm water, taking care not to use abrasive silver polishes on the gilt tines to prevent wearing away the gold layer.
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