Set of 8 Victorian Scottish Silver Dinner Table Forks Edinburgh Cowan Family

Name: Set of 8 Victorian Scottish Silver Dinner Table Forks Edinburgh Cowan Family
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA620032
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A very nice and heavy set of 8 silver Old English Pattern dinner forks. The reverse of the handles bear the family crest of the Cowan family of a scallop shell under the motto "sic itur in altum" (this is the way to heaven). All hallmarked for Edinburgh 1891-92, makers Hamilton & Inches.

They measure 20cm (7 7/8") long and 2.2cm (7/8") wide. Combined weight of 570g/18.3ozt. Condition is very good with no damage or repairs and just minor surface wear from age and use; the hallmarks are lovely and clear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

20cm (7.87")

Width

2.2cm (0.87")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA620032

Dealers Internal Reference

FA0699

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Description

A very nice and heavy set of 8 silver Old English Pattern dinner forks.

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The reverse of the handles bear the family crest of the Cowan family of a scallop shell under the motto "sic itur in altum" (this is the way to heaven).

The Fancy Fox

All hallmarked for Edinburgh 1891-92, makers Hamilton & Inches.

fig 1. Set Of 8 Victorian Scottish Silver Dinner Table Forks Edinburgh Cowan Family — fig 1. Set of 8 Victorian Scottish Silver Dinner Table Forks Edinburgh Cowan Family

They measure 20cm (7 7/8") long and 2.2cm (7/8") wide. Combined weight of 570g/18.3ozt. Condition is very good with no damage or repairs and just minor surface wear from age and use; the hallmarks are lovely and clear.