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Cape Silver Dessert Forks (Pair) - William Moore
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Reference: S1542
Period: Victorian
Year: 1840-1863
Silversmith: William Moore
Place: Cape
Price: $ 160.00 Weight: 92 grams Dimensions: 17.0 cm Condition: Excellent.
Description: A pair of Cape silver dessert forks in the Fiddle pattern, with contemporary engraved initials "WHG". The initials are engraved on the back of the forks, indicating the fashion to place forks with tines down at that time. The forks are very good quality, a pleasing weight and are in excellent condition. The hallmarks are clear, and include makers mark WM and the "Cape Stub" mark, with 4 pseudo English hallmarks (see our articles section for a description of the Cape Stub).
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Cape silver dessert forks - William Moore
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Cape Stub hallmarks
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William Moore cape silver with scale
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