Leopard Antiques Cape Silver Tableforks (pair)

Cape Silver Tableforks (pair) - John Townsend

Reference: S1197 Period: George III Year: Circa 1830 Silversmith: John Townsend Place: Cape Price: $ 110.00 Weight: 140 grams Dimensions: 20 cm Condition: Fair, these forks have been well used, a scratch and a few kinks to the tines. Description: Pair of Cape Fiddle pattern Tableforks, by the highly regarded silversmith John Townsend. The length of the tines is good, and the forks have very clear Pseudo English hallmarks and makers mark. The initials CJH are engraved on the back of the forks. Heller described Townsend as the most versatile of all the English silversmiths at the Cape, capable of excellent craftmanship.

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