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A Matched Set of 6 Fiddle, Thread & Shell Table Forks
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A Matched Set of 6 Fiddle, Thread & Shell Table Forks

19th century
Sold 14 June 2023 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Matched Set of 6 Fiddle, Thread & Shell Table Forks” found a buyer.

It was listed by Jeff Sims Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A handsome set of quality silver table forks, dating from the 19th Century. These are a substantial and matched set in sought after fiddle, thread and shell pattern and the silver is of good gauge. The forks comprise a five and a single and are double struck (pattern front and back). There are engraved armorials to the top front of the shanks. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The tines show some knife scores to the reverse, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. A run of five and a matched single.

Makers :- Charles Eley (5), George Adams (1).

Date :- London 1825 (5), 1881 (1).

Length :- 20 cms.

Width :- 2.8 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Weight :- 18 troy oz.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA942231
Dealers Internal Reference
KW300
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Description
A handsome set of quality silver table forks, dating from the 19th Century.
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These are a substantial and matched set in sought after fiddle, thread and shell pattern and the silver is of good gauge.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The forks comprise a five and a single and are double struck (pattern front and back). There are engraved armorials to the top front of the shanks. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A matched set of 6 fiddle, thread & shell table forks
fig 1. A Matched Set of 6 Fiddle, Thread & Shell Table Forks

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The tines show some knife scores to the reverse, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. A run of five and a matched single.

Makers :- Charles Eley (5), George Adams (1).

Date :- London 1825 (5), 1881 (1).

Length :- 20 cms.

Width :- 2.8 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Weight :- 18 troy oz.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA942231
Dealers Internal Ref
KW300
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Items For Sale 150
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Location: Suffolk,, United Kingdom
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A matched set of 6 fiddle, thread & shell table forks
A matched set of 6 fiddle, thread & shell table forks
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A matched set of 6 fiddle, thread & shell table forks
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)
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