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Rare Victorian Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Serving Fork
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Rare Victorian Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Serving Fork

19th century
Sold 20 September 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A handsome and rare silver serving fork, in fiddle, thread and shell pattern. This wonderful, sought after example is of good gauge silver as one would expect from the 'Rolls Royce' of the flatware patterns. The fork is double struck (pattern front and back) and has pierced and engraved detailing to the body, above the tines. Table pieces are always in demand, particularly in this pattern and a serving fork is a wonderful find. A desirable and practical piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The tines are excellent.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1874.

Maker :- Francis Higgins II.

Length :- 26 cms.

Width :- 5.7 cms.

Depth :- 2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Serving Fork to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1142268
Dealers Internal Reference
13109
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Description
A handsome and rare silver serving fork, in fiddle, thread and shell pattern.
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This wonderful, sought after example is of good gauge silver as one would expect from the 'Rolls Royce' of the flatware patterns.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The fork is double struck (pattern front and back) and has pierced and engraved detailing to the body, above the tines. Table pieces are always in demand, particularly in this pattern and a serving fork is a wonderful find. A desirable and practical piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An overhead view of an antique silver serving fork featuring a pierced decorative tines section and a shell motif at the handle terminal.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Serving Fork

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The tines are excellent.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1874.

Maker :- Francis Higgins II.

Length :- 26 cms.

Width :- 5.7 cms.

Depth :- 2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Serving Fork to the 1870s.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142268
Dealers Internal Ref
13109
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An overhead view of an antique silver serving fork featuring a pierced decorative tines section and a shell motif at the handle terminal. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Victorian Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Serving Fork

Archive II An overhead view of an antique silver serving fork featuring a pierced decorative tines section and a shell motif at the handle terminal. View II
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An overhead view of an antique silver serving fork featuring a pierced decorative tines section and a shell motif at the handle terminal.
Rare Victorian silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell serving fork
Ref: SA1142268
An overhead view of an antique silver serving fork featuring a pierced decorative tines section and a shell motif at the handle terminal.
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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell motif, Threaded border, Pierced scrollwork, Fiddle handle
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

The Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern is a classic nineteenth-century flatware design characterised by its shaped fiddle handle, threaded border, and distinct shell motif at the terminal.

These pieces were typically forged from sterling silver or silver plate, featuring hand-pierced detailing, engraved embellishments, and soldered components created by skilled silversmiths.

Authentic pieces are identified by hallmarks stamped onto the metal, indicating the makers mark, assay office, standard of silver, and date letter corresponding to the Victorian era.

Antique silver can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used in tablescapes for formal dining, or arranged on decorative trays to add a touch of historic metalwork to contemporary spaces.

Preserve antique silver by washing it in warm soapy water with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips, and applying specialised silver polish sparingly to maintain the natural oxidisation in recessed details.
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