Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Antique George III Sterling Silver Salad Serving Fork 1785
REF: C8553 / LA497502
£1,295
€1,513
$1,629
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver Old English pattern salad serving fork; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling silver salad serving fork has been crafted in the Old English pattern.
This antique Georgian sterling silver fork has six tines with a plain rounded drop.
The anterior surface of the handle is plain and embellished to the terminal with a contemporary engraved crest of out of a cap of maintenance a demi-lion rampant*.
The reverse surface of this sterling silver serving fork incorporates a pip.
Such original examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
* This heraldic crest pertains to the Gilman family.
Maker: Untraced Maker's Mark
Origin: London, England
measurements
Height:
3 cm
Width:
4.5 cm
Length:
27.4 cm
Weight:
123.5 g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique George III Sterling Silver Salad Serving Fork 1785 (LA497502) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1785
declaration
condition
condition
This antique sterling silver fork is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and is in exceptional condition. The engraved heraldic marking is all very crisp.
Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of the fork are very clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of silver cutlery.