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Silver Plated Lobster Forks
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Silver Plated Lobster Forks

1920 - 1940
Description

A good set of silver plated lobster forks which come in the original box.

In excellent condition with no losses or damage.

Circa 1930.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via phone (Jane....07850937057)

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19cm (7.48")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Lobster Forks to the 1930s.

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SA1232975
Dealers Internal Reference
A5266
Description
A good set of silver plated lobster forks which come in the original box.

In excellent condition with no losses or damage.

Circa 1930.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via phone (Jane....07850937057)

Height
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Lobster Forks to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232975
Dealers Internal Ref
A5266
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A set of six silver-plated lobster forks with slim double tines and oval medallions embossed with lobster designs on the handles.
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Archive I A set of six silver-plated lobster forks with slim double tines and oval medallions embossed with lobster designs on the handles.

Silver Plated Lobster Forks

Archive II A set of six silver-plated lobster forks with slim double tines and oval medallions embossed with lobster designs on the handles. View II
Archive III A set of six silver-plated lobster forks with slim double tines and oval medallions embossed with lobster designs on the handles. View III
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Suffolk
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A set of six silver-plated lobster forks with slim double tines and oval medallions embossed with lobster designs on the handles.
Silver Plated Lobster Forks
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A set of six silver-plated lobster forks with slim double tines and oval medallions embossed with lobster designs on the handles.
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  • ObjectSeafood Picks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVintage Traditional
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLobster medallion, Two-pronged tines, Fluted handle
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in)

A set of six silver-plated lobster forks from the 1930 vintage traditional period comes ready for seafood dining. Each piece displays a gleaming silver colour with a reflective metallic finish, constructed from silver plate over a sturdy metal base. The design incorporates slim double tines at the working end and fluted handles that taper toward the top. A distinct oval medallion embossed with a detailed lobster design sits centrally on each handle, creating a cohesive coastal retreat theme across all six items. The set comes complete in the original box and exhibits no losses or damage. Measuring 19 cm high, these seafood picks present a slender profile suited for formal dining settings or intimate home gatherings. The functional two-pronged tines allow for delicate extraction of seafood meat during meals. Homeowners can place these accessories in a dining room cabinet, display them on a table setting during dinner parties, or store them safely in their dedicated packaging when not in active use. The traditional style integrates smoothly into coastal-themed kitchen displays or maritime-inspired dining table arrangements.

FAQs

Silver plated lobster forks, also termed seafood picks, were designed during the nineteenth century to extract meat from narrow crustacean shells during formal multi-course seafood meals.

These utensils typically comprise a base metal alloy, such as nickel silver or brass, electroplated with a layer of pure silver, featuring narrow tines and an elongated shaft.

Authentic examples often carry manufacturer stamps or EPNS electroplate marks near the handle base, alongside subtle surface wear and characteristic silver oxidisation.

Display these specialized utensils in contemporary table arrangements alongside neutral linen napkins, dark slate platters, and simple glassware for textural contrast.

Wash gently by hand using warm water and mild liquid soap, polish periodically with a non-abrasive silver cream, and store in a dry cloth wrap to prevent tarnish.
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