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Exquisite Sterling Silver Sardine Serving Fork in the Old Orange Blossom Pattern by Alvin.
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Exquisite Sterling Silver Sardine Serving Fork in the Old Orange Blossom Pattern by Alvin.

1900 - 1920
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A truly beautiful and unusual American sterling silver .925 sardine serving fork in the Old Orange Blossom pattern (circa 1905), made by the Alvin Manufacturing Company of Providence, Rhode Island. The company was founded by William H. Jamouneau in 1886, and was acquired by Gorham in 1928. They are known for fine quality silver and intricate work.

This lovely small fork has seven wide spread tines below pierced decoration to the heel, and a shaped stem with entwined orange blossoms standing proud on both sides. There is a blank cartouche suitable for personalisation if desired. All decoration is very sharp.

Size-approximately 4.25 inches long by 1.75 inches wide.

Weight-18 grams.

The maker's mark for Alvin is shown on the reverse, as well as sterling and patent.

For the sardine aficionado, the collector of small and interesting forks, or for those seeking to purchase an unusual gift;, this is a highly desirable, seldom found and sought after piece.

In very good condition, without personalisation. A beautiful and functional gift.

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Serpentine Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Sardine Fork to the 1900s.

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SA249779
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6251
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A truly beautiful and unusual American sterling silver .
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925 sardine serving fork in the Old Orange Blossom pattern (circa 1905), made by the Alvin Manufacturing Company of Providence, Rhode Island.
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The company was founded by William H. Jamouneau in 1886, and was acquired by Gorham in 1928. They are known for fine quality silver and intricate work.

fig 1. A solid sterling silver sardine serving fork featuring seven tines, an ornate pierced head, and a heavily floral detailed handle.
fig 1. Exquisite Sterling Silver Sardine Serving Fork in the Old Orange Blossom Pattern by Alvin.

This lovely small fork has seven wide spread tines below pierced decoration to the heel, and a shaped stem with entwined orange blossoms standing proud on both sides. There is a blank cartouche suitable for personalisation if desired. All decoration is very sharp.

fig 2. A solid sterling silver sardine serving fork featuring seven tines, an ornate pierced head, and a heavily floral detailed handle.
fig 2. Exquisite Sterling Silver Sardine Serving Fork in the Old Orange Blossom Pattern by Alvin.

Size-approximately 4.25 inches long by 1.75 inches wide.

Weight-18 grams.

The maker's mark for Alvin is shown on the reverse, as well as sterling and patent.

For the sardine aficionado, the collector of small and interesting forks, or for those seeking to purchase an unusual gift;, this is a highly desirable, seldom found and sought after piece.

In very good condition, without personalisation. A beautiful and functional gift.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Sardine Fork to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA249779
Dealers Internal Ref
6251
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Archive I A solid sterling silver sardine serving fork featuring seven tines, an ornate pierced head, and a heavily floral detailed handle.

Exquisite Sterling Silver Sardine Serving Fork in the Old Orange Blossom Pattern by Alvin.

Archive II A solid sterling silver sardine serving fork featuring seven tines, an ornate pierced head, and a heavily floral detailed handle. View II
Archive III A solid sterling silver sardine serving fork featuring seven tines, an ornate pierced head, and a heavily floral detailed handle. View III
Archive IV A solid sterling silver sardine serving fork featuring seven tines, an ornate pierced head, and a heavily floral detailed handle. View IV
Archive V A solid sterling silver sardine serving fork featuring seven tines, an ornate pierced head, and a heavily floral detailed handle. View V
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A solid sterling silver sardine serving fork featuring seven tines, an ornate pierced head, and a heavily floral detailed handle.
Exquisite sterling silver sardine serving fork in the Old Orange Blossom pattern by Alvin.
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A solid sterling silver sardine serving fork featuring seven tines, an ornate pierced head, and a heavily floral detailed handle.
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A sardine serving fork is a specialised piece of Victorian and Edwardian flatware designed with broad, often pierced tines to gently lift delicate preserved fish without damaging them.

These servers are typically crafted from solid sterling silver or silver plate, featuring cast or hand-chased relief patterns on the handle and intricate pierced filigree on the blade tines.

Authentic sterling silver pieces feature official hallmarks or maker marks, such as Sterling or 925 stamps, alongside clear maker initials and pattern details crisp in definition.

Display antique serving cutlery on a sideboard tray or use them alongside contemporary tableware during dinner parties to add historical texture and conversation to the table setting.

Clean silver with a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish, avoiding abrasive scrubbers or dishwashers to prevent surface scratching and tarnishing.
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