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What is a snail fork?

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What is a snail fork?
A snail fork has two long prongs, which help to eat snails directly from the shell. It is also called an "escargot fork.” Find vintage snail forks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Romance, Bijorn Windblad Rosenthal Silverplate Flatware for 12 with Case 79 Pcs
By Bijorn Winblad, Rosenthal
Located in St. Louis, MO
teaspoons 1 fork serving piece 3 spoon serving pieces 2-2 prong snail forks.  
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

Tétard Frères Sterling Silver 160-Piece Flatware Set in Valios '?' Pattern
By Tetard Freres
Located in New York, NY
cocktail forks (4 5/8 in) - 11 ice cream spoons (4 3/4 in) - 12 snail forks (5 5/8 in) Tétard
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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