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Reference: S1876
Period: George IV
Year: 1838-1961
Silversmith: unmarked
Place: Paris
Price: $ 350.00
Weight: 82 grams
Dimensions: 21.1 cm
Condition: Excellent, black tarnish marks to steel tines.
Description: A Pair of lovely French silver 2 pronged forks, with beautiful ornate baluster handles in 800 grade silver. The forks are finely decorated with flowers, scrolls and acanthus leaves, on a matted hand engraved textured surface, the central portion have a diamond engraved pattern with grooves, to improve grip. The steel prongs are long and elegant, sharp and slightly splayed. Both forks have 2 small hallmarks, the French silver Boars Head used for 800 standard (2eme titre) on small items, this mark was in use between 1838 and 1961, and an additional 800 standard mark. We date these forks to mid 19th century, copies of an earlier style.
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