Vintage Sterling Silver Handle Carving Fork with Guard 2-Tine Meat Serving Fork Unknown Pattern
$69.00
Vintage Sterling Handle Two-Tine Carving Fork with Guard – Unknown Maker & Pattern
An unusual and beautifully detailed vintage carving fork featuring a substantial sterling silver hollow handle, long two-tine fork, and protective carving guard.
The handle has an elegant sculptural design incorporating scrolling foliage, raised beadwork, and a distinctive pointed floral or acanthus-style terminal. The design has the substantial, architectural appearance associated with fine American silver flatware of the period.
The handle is clearly stamped:
STERLING HANDLE
No manufacturer's name or pattern designation is present. We have been unable to locate an exact pattern match in the major silver pattern references. The design bears some stylistic similarities to pieces produced by Frank M. Whiting & Co., but because the piece is unsigned, we are not attributing it to a particular maker.
This is a functional carving/serving utensil designed to hold meat securely while slicing. Its relatively compact proportions also make it well suited for steaks, smaller roasts, poultry, ham, and other carved meats.
Details:
Vintage two-tine carving fork
Sterling silver hollow handle
Marked “STERLING HANDLE”
Length: 9-1/2"
Maker: Unknown
Pattern: Unknown / unidentified
Possible American manufacture
Two long pointed tines
Integrated protective carving guard
No monogram
Decorative raised floral and scrollwork handle
Maker attribution is unknown; any resemblance to Frank M. Whiting patterns is only stylistic.
Condition
Very good vintage condition. The sterling handle retains a bright finish with attractive, well-defined decorative details. There are normal fine surface scratches, polishing marks, and traces of tarnish in recessed areas consistent with age and previous use. The tines show normal light wear. No monogram is present.
Please examine the photographs carefully for additional condition details, as they are an important part of the description.
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