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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Bread Fork with Mother-of-pearl Handle - 1902
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Bread Fork with Mother-of-pearl Handle - 1902

1900 - 1920
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A Lovely Elegant Antique Edwardian Bread Fork crafted in sterling silver and fitted with a shaped mother-of-pearl handle. The three-pronged serving head features an intricate pierced and engraved design of scrolling foliage and stylised flowers. The handle has a naturally rippled form that displays the subtle lustre and tonal variation of mother-of-pearl. This bread fork comes in a velvet and silk lined presentation case and is hallmarked for Sheffield, 1902.

* Used for bread it offers an elegant alternative to modern serving pieces!

Measurements:

Length: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Weight of Fork: 47g

Total weight: 186g

In good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use. There are no chips or cracks to the mother of pearl.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Bread Fork to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241190
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53427
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Dear customers,

Just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be on vacation from Wednesday, 7th October 2026 through to Wednesday, 14th October 2026, so the shop will be closed during this time.

If you have an order already in process, please rest assured I’ll be keeping a close eye on any messages relating to it - and I’ll address any issues as soon as I can. Items are still available to purchase, and all new orders received while I’m away will be processed promptly when the shop reopens on Thursday, 15th October 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Warmest wishes,

Jozef

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Description
A Lovely Elegant Antique Edwardian Bread Fork crafted in sterling silver and fitted with a shaped mother-of-pearl handle.
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The three-pronged serving head features an intricate pierced and engraved design of scrolling foliage and stylised flowers.
Kingsdown Antiques

The handle has a naturally rippled form that displays the subtle lustre and tonal variation of mother-of-pearl. This bread fork comes in a velvet and silk lined presentation case and is hallmarked for Sheffield, 1902.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver bread fork featuring pierced foliage tines and a carved mother-of-pearl handle resting inside a red fitted box.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Bread Fork with Mother-of-pearl Handle - 1902

Used for bread it offers an elegant alternative to modern serving pieces!

Measurements:

Length: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Weight of Fork: 47g

Total weight: 186g

In good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use. There are no chips or cracks to the mother of pearl.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Bread Fork to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241190
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53427
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver bread fork featuring pierced foliage tines and a carved mother-of-pearl handle resting inside a red fitted box.

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Bread Fork with Mother-of-pearl Handle - 1902

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver bread fork featuring pierced foliage tines and a carved mother-of-pearl handle resting inside a red fitted box. View II
Archive III An Edwardian sterling silver bread fork featuring pierced foliage tines and a carved mother-of-pearl handle resting inside a red fitted box. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian sterling silver bread fork featuring pierced foliage tines and a carved mother-of-pearl handle resting inside a red fitted box. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian sterling silver bread fork featuring pierced foliage tines and a carved mother-of-pearl handle resting inside a red fitted box. View V
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An Edwardian sterling silver bread fork featuring pierced foliage tines and a carved mother-of-pearl handle resting inside a red fitted box.
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Bread Fork With Mother-Of-Pearl Handle - 1902
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An Edwardian sterling silver bread fork featuring pierced foliage tines and a carved mother-of-pearl handle resting inside a red fitted box.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectServing Forks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourSilver, White
  • MotifsPierced floral tines, Carved pearl handle, Silver ferrule
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver bread fork, hallmarked for Sheffield in 1902, belongs to the serving forks category and sits within an English Country House style context. The three-pronged serving head displays an intricate pierced and engraved design of scrolling foliage and stylised flowers, joined by a silver ferrule to a naturally rippled, carved mother-of-pearl handle with a spherical finial. The silver exhibits light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use, while the white mother-of-pearl handle shows tonal variation and no chips or cracks. The fork rests inside a presentation case lined with vibrant red velvet and pale satin silk, enclosed in a dark burgundy hinged box. It measures 19 cm in length. Today, this piece finds its place on a sideboard top for serving bread during dining or tea service.

FAQs

Designed during the Edwardian era between 1901 and 1910, a bread fork is a specialised piece of serving flatware used to transfer slices of bread, brioche, or rolls from a communal basket to an individual plate.

Serving forks from this period were commonly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, frequently featuring handles made from mother-of-pearl, bone, or horn paired with intricately pierced metal tines.

Authentic British pieces bear official hallmark stamps indicating silver purity via the lion passant, an assay office symbol, a date letter, and a silversmith maker mark.

Incorporate the utensil into formal table settings alongside modern tableware to add textural contrast, or display it flat on a sideboard within a glass display tray alongside period glassware.

Polish the silver section using a soft cloth and specialised silver polish, taking care to avoid submersing the mother-of-pearl handle in water or exposing it to harsh chemical treatments.
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