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Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 154 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4" 1 Sugar Spoon, gold-washed, 6" 1 Pickle Fork, 3-tine, 6" 1 Nut Spoon, 5 1/8" 1 Roast Carving Set
Category

Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 37 pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Pickle Fork, 3-tine, 6" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, no
Category

Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Delta by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 112 Pcs Acier
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 7 5/8" 12 luncheon forks, 6 5/8" 12 salad forks, 3-tine, 6 1/4" 12 small teaspoons, 5 1/4" 12
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Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 7/8" 12 dinner size forks, 3-tine, 7 3/4" 12 regular knives, 9" 12
Category

19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Saint Dunstan by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 96 pcs Din
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
7/8" 12 Salad Forks, 3-tine, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Cocktail Forks, 6" 12 Bouillon Soup
Category

Early 1900s American Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Husk by CJ Vander English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 107
By C.J. Vander
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 12 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/8" 12 Salad Forks, 3-tine, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 Large Cream
Category

Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, ovoid, 8 1/2" 1 cold meat fork, 5-tine, 8 1/2" 1 sugar spoon, 6" 1 pickle fork, 3-tine, 6
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Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Moselle by International Silverplate Flatware Set Service 77 pieces Grapes
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Teaspoons, 6" 6 Gumbo Soup Spoons, 6 7/8" 6 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/4" 6 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8" 6 Pie Forks, 3
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Silver Plate

French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
1/8" 12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8" 12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8" 11 Fish Knives, flat handle all
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bridal Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 122 pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fork, 3-tine, 6" 1 Waffle Server, pierced with rose in center, 8" 1 Salad Set, flat handle all-sterling
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

La Rochelle by Tetard Freres Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 62 Pcs
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 3/4" 12 Large Dinner Forks, 8 1/4" 12 Salad Forks, 3-tine, 6 3/8" 12
Category

Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elysee by Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 60 pcs
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 12 Salad Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8" 12 Teaspoons, 5 1/2" 12 Dessert Spoons, 6 3/4" Includes bonus brand
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size 168 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons/serving spoons, 8 1/4" 12 pastry forks, 3-tine, 5 7/8" 12 fish forks, 7 3/8" 12 fish knives, 8 1/8
Category

Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 310 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
master butter, large, 7 3/4" 1 pickle fork, 3-tine, 5 3/4" 1 butter pick, 2-tine, 5 3/4" 1 tomato
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 53 Pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 7 1/4" 1 Pickle Fork, 3-tine, 6" 1 Lemon Fork, 2-tine, 4 1/2" 1
Category

Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Danish by Cohr Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Big Bend, WI
/dessert forks, 7". Eight salad forks 3-tine, 5 3/8". Eight teaspoons, 5 1/2". Eight demitasse spoons, 4 5
Category

1920s Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 198 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 5 1/2" 12 escargot forks, 3-tine, unusual, pierced with clover design, 4 1/2" 12 fish forks, 6
Category

Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

La Salle by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 43 Pcs M Monogram
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4" 1 Pickle fork, 3-tine, 5 3/4" 1 Jelly server, 6 1/2" Includes bonus brand new storage chest
Category

Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Queens by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 96 Pieces Shell
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Knives w/plated blades (some blade imperfections), 6 3/4" 12 Fruit Forks 3-tine, hollow handle all
Category

Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coburg by Roberts & Belk English Silverplated Flatware Set Service 56 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Serving Spoon, 8 7/8" 1 Pierced Serving Spoon, 8 7/8" 1 Cold Meat Fork, 3-tine, 9 1/4" 1 Sugar Spoon
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Silver Plate

William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
". Two serving spoon, 8 5/8". One flat handle master butter knife, 6 7/8". One pickle fork, 3-tine, 5 3/8
Category

1920s Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set Dinner 195 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4". 12 gumbo spoons, 6 3/4". 12 ice cream forks, original, 5 3/8". One pickle fork, 3-tine, 5 7/8
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sturbridge by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 pc Dn
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoon, 9 1/8" 1 Pierced Serving Spoon, 9 1/8" 1 Cold Meat Fork, 8 1/4" 1 Large Buffet Fork, 3-tine, 10
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19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pcs
By Peter Hertz
Located in Big Bend, WI
-tine, 6 1/8" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 1 Cold Meat Fork, 3-tine, 8 3/8" 1 Cake Knife w/stainless blade, old
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 Pieces Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handle Master Butter, 7 1/4" 1 Pickle Fork, 3-tine, 6" 1 Pie Server w/stainless blade, 10 1/2" 1 Sauce
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Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mary Chilton by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 91 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 1 sugar spoon, 5 7/8" 1 flat handle master butter, 7 3/8" 1 pickle fork, 3-tine, 6 1/4" 1 cake
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mary Chilton by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner Size
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fork, 3-tine, 6 1/4" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, with
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne Dutch 833 Silver Flatware circa 1844 Set Service 30 Pieces Dessert
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8" 10 dessert spoons, 7 1/4" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary
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19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ornamental #19 by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pc Grape
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
", 12 iced tea spoons, 7", 12 pastry forks, 3-tine, 6", 12 serving spoons, 8 3/8", eight luncheon
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Filet Coquille AKA Shell by Aucoc French 950 Silver Flatware Set Service
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 12 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 5/8" 11 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/4" 1 Gravy Ladle w/spout
Category

1850s French Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Silver

Romaine by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner 198 Pc
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 5 7/8" 1 steak carving set, 2-pc, 10 1/8" & 8 7/8" 1 vegetable serving fork, 3-tine, 9 1/4" 1 cake
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 144 Pieces Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 1 sugar spoon, 5 3/4" 1 flat handle master butter, 6 7/8" 1 pickle fork, 3-tine, 6" 1 olive spoon, 6
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 72 Pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 5" 6 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/8" 6 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 6 5/8" 6 Large Dinner
Category

Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charles II by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 77 Pc Dinner
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 3-tine, 6" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Gumbo soup spoons, 6" 11 Bouillon soup spoons, 6 7/8" 6
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Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Danish" by Christian Heise Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 106 Handmade Pieces
By Christian F. Heise 2
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 11 dinner size knives, 10 1/4". 11 dinner size forks, 8 1/8". 11 salad forks, 6 3/8". 12
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1920s Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 4 1/8" 18 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/8" 18 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 6 5/8" 18 Large
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Shell & Bead 950 Silver Flatware Set Service French 128 pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 7" 12 Small Teaspoons, 5 1/2" 12 Place Soup/Dessert Spoons, 7" 12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 6 5/8
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 176 pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 5 1/2" 12 Demitasse Spoons, gold-washed, 4 1/8" 12 Ice Cream Spoons, 5 3/8" 12 Pie Forks, 3-tine
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Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Masters by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Lg Dinner Set Multi motif
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dessert Forks, 3-tine, 6 1/4" - Van Dyck 8 Tea Forks, hollow handle all-sterling, 7 1/8" - Karel Dujardin
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Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Madeleine by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 pc
By Peter Hertz
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4" 8 Salad Forks, 3-tine, 6 1/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Large Cream Soup Spoons, 6 3/4" 8 Hollow Handle
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

William & Mary by CJ Vander Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 57 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
back of the bowls. This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/8" 8 Salad
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lotus by Sorensen Danish Sterling silver Flatware Set 12 Service 105 Pcs Dinner
By W. & S. Sorensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 8 3/4" 12 dinner forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 3-tine, 6 1
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

William & Mary by CJ Vander Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 52 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4" 1 pierced serving spoon, 8 1/4" 1 cold meat fork, 3-tine, 9 1/4" 1 flat handle master butter, 6 1
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Early 20th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 73 Pcs
By Peter Hertz
Located in Big Bend, WI
pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 1/2" 12 dinner forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 3-tine, 6 1/8" 12
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Norman Hammered by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 77 Pcs M Monogram
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
, all-sterling, 7 7/8" 6 strawberry forks, 3-tine, 5 3/4" 5 cocktail/oyster forks, 5 1/2" 5 ice cream
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Mythologique Sterling Silver Olive Fork w/Mono 6" #17026
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
, multi-motif pattern that ornately depicts scenes from ancient Greek mythology. This small 3 tine fork
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19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rat Tail English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Massive 168 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 12 dinner knives, 9 5/8". 12 forks, 3-tine, 6 7/8". 12 luncheon knives, 8 5/8". 12 dessert forks
Category

19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 10 Gorham Medici Old Sterling Silver Oyster Forks 6"" #18822
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
handled small forks feature 3 tines, one tine wider than the other 2. Measures approx 6" long, 3/4" wide
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19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 8 dinner knives, 9 1/2". 8 dinner forks, 3 -tine, 8 1/4". 8 luncheon forks, 3-tine, 7 1/4
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19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 112 pcs MSRP $39, 000+
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 12 knives, wonderful pistol handles, 9 1/8" 12 forks, 3-tine, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 3-tine, 6 1/2
Category

19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beekman by Tiffany & Co, Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 142 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
-tine, 6". 12 salad forks, 4-tine, 6 3/4". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12 place soup spoons, 7". 11 flat
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1860s American Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Versailles by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 374 Pcs Dinner Kirby
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
-washed, 3 1/2" 11 cherry forks, 2-tine, 3 1/4" 1 gravy ladle, 7" 6 serving spoons, 8 1/2" 1 pickle fork 3
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Late 19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Caravel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service, 75 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
blade wear, as-is), 7 3/4" 6 LUNCHEON FORKS, 6 5/8" 6 SALAD FORKS, 3-TINE, 6 5/8" 5 TEASPOONS, 6" 3
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian 800 Silver Frosted Flatware Set Service 81 Pieces Original Fitted Box
Located in Big Bend, WI
-tine, 7 7/8". One fish server, 11 3/8". One fish serving fork, 8 7/8". Two salt spoons, master
Category

1890s Austrian Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Silver

Renaissance by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 71 Pcs
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 7 3/4". Eight salad forks, 3-tine, 6". Eight teaspoons, 5 3/4". Eight place soup spoons, 7
Category

19th Century Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lap over Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 112 Pcs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 8 knives, 9 1/4" 8 dinner forks, 7 5/8" 8 luncheon/dessert forks, 6 3/4" 8 salad forks, 3-tine
Category

1880s American Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Danish by Cohr Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 48 Pieces
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Big Bend, WI
salad forks 3-tine, 6 1/2". Eight teaspoons, 6". Eight hollow handle butter spreaders, all-sterling, 5
Category

1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elysee by Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Dinner Service 96 pcs
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
Butter Spreaders, 5 1/4" 12 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/8" 12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Service 12, 101 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
salad forks, 3 tine 6 1/2". 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4". 12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2". 12 mocha spoons, 3 7
Category

1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Large Flatware Set Service 117 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6". 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/4". 11 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4". Ten pastry forks 3-tine, 5". Two
Category

1870s American Antique 3 Tine Fork

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique 3 Tine Fork For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique 3 tine fork you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every antique 3 tine fork was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique 3 tine fork — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique 3 tine fork, designed in the Victorian, Scandinavian Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique 3 tine fork that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company and Georg Jensen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique 3 Tine Fork?

The average selling price for an antique 3 tine fork at 1stDibs is $7,650, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $79,995 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Tableware for You

While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.

Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.

Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.

There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.

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