Good Set of Six George III Silver Dinner Forks, 1786-1788

18th century

Sold by William Rand Antiques

Description

A good set of six George III solid sterling silver dinner forks. Superb clear hallmarks on the reverse of the handles for London 1786 - 1788, with maker's mark of the flatware makers, George Smith (III) & William Fearn. Four of these forks are date letter 1788 and two are 1786. They are all the same maker and match accordingly. They are each engraved with the initial MA.

In excellent condition throughout, lightly cleaned. Hallmarks are very sharp and clear.

Length of each fork; 20.5cm

Combined weight: 412 grams

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA843887

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Description

A good set of six George III solid sterling silver dinner forks.

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Superb clear hallmarks on the reverse of the handles for London 1786 - 1788, with maker's mark of the flatware makers, George Smith (III) & William Fearn.

William Rand Antiques

Four of these forks are date letter 1788 and two are 1786. They are all the same maker and match accordingly. They are each engraved with the initial MA.

In excellent condition throughout, lightly cleaned. Hallmarks are very sharp and clear.

Length of each fork; 20.5cm

Combined weight: 412 grams

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.