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Antique 1830's Victorian Matching Serving Knife Fork Set English 1800s - $149 (Newport Beach (near 73fwy & Jamboree))
2414 Vista del Oro near Eastbluff
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
English
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Both silver plate pieces are hallmarked "JD&S", likely the Sheffield, England silverworks of James Dixon (based on hallmark design). In 1823, one of his sons joined the firm (becoming "JD&S"), which helped approximate the age.
The handles appear bone or other natural material... they pre-date the invention of celluloid and bakelite 'plastics' (mid 1860's and 1907 respectively). In certain light you can see a graining with varied lines and curvatures in a natural form. Typical to that material, in the knife handle on each side are small natural-line/tight cracks as shown in photos. They appear insignificant and the handles are structurally sound and firm in their decorative collars. There are no handle dents, no monograms, no monogram removals or repairs.
The knife blade is beautifully chased with scroll and leaves, and the bowl of the fork has a smaller version of the same. The collar bands are ornately embossed with a lovely traditional design as well.
There's no sign of the silver plate finish being grazed or hard scratched by use or coarse polishing. The silver plating appears thick and fully in tact.
I should share too, that both items are straight as an arrow with no signs alteration or abuse. It's amazing they are ~170 years old as there is practically no wear to speak of.
They have a wonderful look and feel about them and are unpolished, as I have been scolded for tidying antique silver/gold items prior to selling. I've learned some collectors prefer the charm of time-aged patina.
Sizes:
Knife - 12" x 2"(at widest edge)
Fork - 10" x 2"(at widest edge)
These stately items would be a lovely late Georgian or early Victorian era addition to any elegant antique collection, or simply any in-use table set.
Thank you for looking.
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