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What is a British toasting fork?
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A British toasting fork is a fork with a long handle used to toast bread, cheese and other foods in front of the fire. It was typically crafted from metal, and one was even referenced in Shakespeare’s works. On 1stDibs, find an array of toasting forks.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Danish Antique Brass Fireplace Neptune Toasting-fork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Neptune shared brass fireplace toasting-fork tool.
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Toasting Fork or Meat Serving Fork London 1909
By George Jackson & David Fullerton
Located in London, London
Silver Toasting Fork, features wonderfully engraved decoration throughout including the name 'E. E. Sharp
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brass Toasting Fork Decorated with Lincoln Imp
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This decorative brass toasting fork is decorated with a good quality casting of the "Lincoln Imp
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Vintage 1920s English Gothic Revival More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Horn Toasting Forks, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Pair of Antique Victorian silver plate Toasting Forks with curved Horn handles. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Collection of Brass Fire Place Tools
Located in London, GB
A collection of 3 brass 19th century fire place tools, comprising of a brush, toasting fork and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
1830s 7 Pcs William IV Brass and Steel Fireplace Tools on Marble Stand Set
Located in Germantown, MD
consist of a Tong, a poker, a shovel, two brass toasting forks, a cast iron fork and a marble base stand.
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Antique Early 19th Century American William IV Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
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Marble, Brass, Steel, Iron