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Antique Silver Fish Servers.
George James Antiques
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Antique Silver Fish Servers.

19th century
Description

Fine pair of Victorian silver "Queens Pattern" fish servers; comprising of a fish serving fork and a fish serving slice. In glorious "Queens Pattern" and of the highest quality, and in the very best condition, by one of the eminent cutlery silversmiths of the period.

London. 1874. George Adams.

Length 30cm

Weight11Troy oz/342gm

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Fish Servers to the Victorian era.

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SA1201467
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28/2274
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Fine pair of Victorian silver "Queens Pattern" fish servers; comprising of a fish serving fork and a fish serving slice.
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In glorious "Queens Pattern" and of the highest quality, and in the very best condition, by one of the eminent cutlery silversmiths of the period.
George James Antiques

London. 1874. George Adams.

Length 30cm

Weight11Troy oz/342gm

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Fish Servers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201467
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2274
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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A two-piece set of silver fish servers comprising a pierced blade slice and a matching four-tined fork with decorative scroll handles.
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Archive I A two-piece set of silver fish servers comprising a pierced blade slice and a matching four-tined fork with decorative scroll handles.

Antique Silver Fish Servers.

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A two-piece set of silver fish servers comprising a pierced blade slice and a matching four-tined fork with decorative scroll handles.
Antique Silver Fish Servers.
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Fish servers emerged during the late eighteenth century and gained widespread popularity throughout the Victorian era as formal dining etiquette dictated specialized utensils for distinct courses. Designed specifically for dividing delicate fish fillets without damaging the flesh, these sets consisted of a broad blade and a matching multi-tined fork.

These serving utensils were primarily crafted from solid sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring electroplated nickel silver bases. Handles were executed in matching silver, bone, carved mother-of-pearl, or ivory, with blades decorated through engraving and pierced filigree work.

Authenticity can be verified by examining hallmark impressions near the collar or along the blade, which indicate the silver purity, maker, and date of manufacture. Genuine period examples typically exhibit precise hand-engraved scrollwork, pierced ventilation patterns, and natural wear around the tines and blade edges.

These utensils serve as functional accents for formal dinner parties, layered alongside contemporary tableware to add historical contrast. Alternatively, they can be displayed on a sideboard runner or mounted inside a shadow box frame as wall decoration in a dining area.

Maintain silver pieces by washing them by hand in warm water with mild detergent immediately after use, followed by prompt drying with a soft cotton cloth. Regular gentle polishing with a dedicated silver cream removes oxidisation without stripping the surface plating or detail.
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