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a late 18th century silver folding fruit fork

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SA1161340

A Late 18th Century Silver Folding Fruit Fork

£195    $262    €224
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Item Number: SA1161340
Date of manufacture: 18th Century
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Andrew Cox Antiques
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Description

An Exquisite 18th Century Silver folding fruit fork. This wonderful example has part hallmarked silver tines and a tactile mother of pearl handle. The handle and ferrule are both stylishly engraved with reeded decoration and finished with vacant oval cartouches to both sides. The cartouches and stud word are all beautifully engraved. The engraving extends to the fork tines, which are of superb bright cut decoration. The fork folds in two stages and sits tight in the handle when folded away. An unusual piece of Georgian silver and great collectors item. Dimensions below.
Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK
£18.00 Europe
£24.00 Outside Europe
Condition :- Excellent, with no damage to the silver or mother of pearl. The mechanism is strong and works very well.
Hallmarks :- Partial marks, common with small Georgian items. Sterling lion and George III duty mark.
Date :- circa 1790.
Length open :- 16 cms.
Length closed :- 8.8 cms.
Width :- 1.3 cms.
Depth :- 0.6 cm.
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Declaration

This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 18th Century.


Dimensions

Height = 16 cm (6.3")
Width = 1.3 cm (0.5")
Depth = 0.6 cm (0.2")


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