Leopard Antiques Cape Silver Konfyt Fork

Cape Silver Konfyt Fork - Lotter

Reference: S1348 Period: George III Year: Circa 1815 Silversmith: Jan Lotter Place: Cape Price: $ 150.00 Weight: 14 grams Dimensions: 12.8 cm Condition: Good, scratches on tines from use, and wear to decoration (this fork has been well used). Scratch on back of fork (see photo). Description: A typical Cape silver konfyt (preserve) fork with 3 tines, in the Old English pattern, with traditional Cape engraved decoration, consisting of crude stars and a zig-zag pattern which extends all the way to the tines. The makers mark IL is very clear. Jan Lotter, who was regarded by Heller as "a highly skilled craftsman", only worked for 4 years between 1813 and 1817, so he probably died young. He made most of the prized Cape silver "lemoenlepels" (orange spoons) known to exist today.

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