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6 Victorian Sterling Silver Hors D'oeuvre Pickle Forks Sheffield 1897 A&d Cased
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6 Victorian Sterling Silver Hors D'oeuvre Pickle Forks Sheffield 1897 A&d Cased

19th century
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A matching set of six Victorian sterling silver hors d’oeuvre forks by Allen & Darwin, hallmarked at Sheffield in 1897. Each fork measures 11 cm long and has three slender tines, a useful size for serving olives, pickles and small appetisers.

The handles have bright-cut floral decoration, with a flower spray at each tip and a finely engraved border around a plain, unmonogrammed panel. A scalloped detail just below the tines echoes the engraving on the handles. Each fork is hallmarked on the reverse.

The set comes in the fitted presentation case shown, with a green velvet base, pale satin lid lining and gilt border to the exterior. The six forks weigh 76.6 g in total, excluding the case.

Item specifics

Maker Allen & Darwin

Type Hors d’oeuvre forks / pickle forks

Composition Sterling silver (.925)

Pattern Bright-cut floral

Style Victorian

Assay office and date Sheffield, 1897

Length 11 cm each

Combined silver weight 76.6 g

Set includes Six matching forks and fitted case

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Date of Manufacture

Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated these Victorian Silver Pickle Forks to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09722700
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 129 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Sheffield hallmarks with date letter e: 1897.
Maker mark A&D: silversmiths Allen & Darwin.
Bright-cut floral engraving along the stems: typical late Victorian decorative work.
Fitted presentation case: retailer stamp for Watherston & Son, Pall Mall.

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.

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Description
A matching set of six Victorian sterling silver hors d’oeuvre forks by Allen & Darwin, hallmarked at Sheffield in 1897.
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Each fork measures 11 cm long and has three slender tines, a useful size for serving olives, pickles and small appetisers.
Quality Antiques and Vintage
fig 1. A set of six engraved Victorian sterling silver three-tined hors doeuvre forks arranged inside a velvet-lined fitted presentation case.
fig 1. 6 Victorian Sterling Silver Hors D'oeuvre Pickle Forks Sheffield 1897 A&d Cased

The handles have bright-cut floral decoration, with a flower spray at each tip and a finely engraved border around a plain, unmonogrammed panel. A scalloped detail just below the tines echoes the engraving on the handles. Each fork is hallmarked on the reverse.

fig 2. A set of six engraved Victorian sterling silver three-tined hors doeuvre forks arranged inside a velvet-lined fitted presentation case.
fig 2. 6 Victorian Sterling Silver Hors D'oeuvre Pickle Forks Sheffield 1897 A&d Cased

The set comes in the fitted presentation case shown, with a green velvet base, pale satin lid lining and gilt border to the exterior. The six forks weigh 76.6 g in total, excluding the case.

Item specifics

fig 3. A set of six engraved Victorian sterling silver three-tined hors doeuvre forks arranged inside a velvet-lined fitted presentation case.
fig 3. 6 Victorian Sterling Silver Hors D'oeuvre Pickle Forks Sheffield 1897 A&d Cased

Maker Allen & Darwin

Type Hors d’oeuvre forks / pickle forks

Composition Sterling silver (.925)

Pattern Bright-cut floral

Style Victorian

Assay office and date Sheffield, 1897

Length 11 cm each

Combined silver weight 76.6 g

Set includes Six matching forks and fitted case

We professionally package all our items for safety and provide Free UK Shipping with Tracking**

Date of Manufacture

Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated these Victorian Silver Pickle Forks to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09722700
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 129 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Sheffield hallmarks with date letter e: 1897.
Maker mark A&D: silversmiths Allen & Darwin.
Bright-cut floral engraving along the stems: typical late Victorian decorative work.
Fitted presentation case: retailer stamp for Watherston & Son, Pall Mall.

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.

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SA1246100
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A set of six engraved Victorian sterling silver three-tined hors doeuvre forks arranged inside a velvet-lined fitted presentation case.
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Archive I A set of six engraved Victorian sterling silver three-tined hors doeuvre forks arranged inside a velvet-lined fitted presentation case.

6 Victorian Sterling Silver Hors D'oeuvre Pickle Forks Sheffield 1897 A&d Cased

Archive II A set of six engraved Victorian sterling silver three-tined hors doeuvre forks arranged inside a velvet-lined fitted presentation case. View II
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A set of six engraved Victorian sterling silver three-tined hors doeuvre forks arranged inside a velvet-lined fitted presentation case.
6 Victorian Sterling Silver Hors d'Oeuvre Pickle Forks Sheffield 1897 A&D Cased
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A set of six engraved Victorian sterling silver three-tined hors doeuvre forks arranged inside a velvet-lined fitted presentation case.
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  • ObjectCutlery Set
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet, Silk
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsThree tines, Foliate engraving, Tapered handle, Fitted presentation box

This set of six Victorian sterling silver hors d'oeuvre and pickle forks comes from maker Allen & Darwin, hallmarked at Sheffield in 1897. Each 11 cm fork features three slender tines, bright-cut floral decoration with a flower spray at the tip, a finely engraved border around an unmonogrammed panel, and a scalloped detail just below the tines. The set rests inside a fitted presentation case lined with green velvet on the base and pale satin inside the lid, complemented by a gilt border on the exterior. Hallmarks appear on the reverse of each piece, and the combined silver weight totals 76.6 g. Ideal for serving olives, pickles, and small appetisers, this elegant cutlery set brings authentic period detail to the dining table during formal dinners, festive gatherings, or traditional afternoon teas. The fitted box allows for safe storage in a sideboard drawer or display in a cabinet when not in use.

Late Victorian sterling silver flatware often features elaborate surface engraving, foliate patterns, and specialised utilitarian forms designed for formal dining courses. Pieces produced during this era carry official British hallmarks indicating the silver purity, assay office mark, date letter, and maker initials.

These specialised forks were crafted from solid sterling silver, typically featuring three narrow tines designed to spear pickled condiments or small appetisers. Presentation sets were fitted into custom wooden cases lined with velvet and silk to prevent tarnishing and mechanical damage during storage.

Authentic Sheffield sterling silver from this period displays a set of stamped hallmarks including the crown (the Sheffield Assay Office mark), the lion passant (denoting sterling silver standard), a specific date letter representing the year of manufacture, and the registered initials of the silversmith.

Antique silver hors doeuvre forks can be incorporated into contemporary charcuterie boards, cocktail garnishing stations, or formal starter courses. Pairing silver tableware with modern linen, ceramics, or glass creates an eclectic mix of textures.

Clean sterling silver using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals. Store the items inside their original fabric-lined case in a dry, low-humidity environment to minimise oxidisation and tarnishing.
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