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19th Century Sterling Silver Armorial Ice Cream Forks, Gorham Medallion Set of 6
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six weighty estate sterling silver ice cream forks, the ‘Medallion’ pattern from Gorham
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 76 pieces Cherubs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bouillon Soup Spoons, 5 3/8" 8 Ice Cream Forks, gold-washed, 5 3/8" 1 Gravy Ladle, 7" 2 Serving Spoons, 8 1
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1890s American Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Rhythm by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 109 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks, 5 5/8". 12 bouillon spoons, 5 3/8". 12 demitasse spoons, 4". 11 ice cream forks, 5 3/8
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 7/8" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6" 12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2" 12 ice cream forks, 5
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19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Francis I Older by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 87-Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
), 6" 8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6" 8 FLAT HANDLE BUTTER SPREADERS, 5 7/8" 8 COCKTAIL FORKS, 5 5/8" 8 ICED
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Carmel by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 108 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 5 1/2" 12 ice cream forks, 5 1/2" 12 gumbo spoons, 6 3/4" 1 gravy ladle, 6" 3 serving spoon, 8 1
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Springfield by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 156 Pc Dinner "S" Mono
By Unger Brothers
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks 5 1/2", 12 bouillon soup spoons 4 7/8", 12 gumbo soup spoons 7", 12 ice cream forks 5 1/8
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Fitted Box, 125 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream forks gold-washed, 5 3/8". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7". 12 dessert forks gold-washed, 6 1/4". One
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1920s Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Repousse Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 Pc
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 7", 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2", 12 grapefruit spoons, 6", 12 ice cream forks, 6
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 144 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/8" 12 demitasse spoons, 3 7/8" 12 ice cream forks, original, 5" 12 large dinner
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Late 19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Saint James by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Dinner 83 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/2" 8 ice cream forks, fluted, gold-washed, 5 1/2" 8 large gumbo soup spoons, 7 3
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Late 19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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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 Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Van Dyke By International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, S Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 5 7/8" 10 Ice Cream Forks, 5" 8 Cocktail Forks, 5 5/8" 1 Gravy Ladle, 7 1/4" 2 Serving Spoons, 8
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

English Antique Hammered R&B Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 171 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
ice cream forks 5” Ten gumbo soup 7 1/8” 12 fruit knives with stainless blades 7” Six serving
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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 69 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 5 3/4", eight place soup spoons, 7 1/4", eight gumbo soup spoons, 7", eight ice cream forks, 5 1
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Late 19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dolores by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 71 pcs H monogram
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spreaders, 5 7/8" 6 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2" 6 Bouillon Soup Spoons, 5 1/4" 6 Demitasse Spoons, 4 1/8" 6 Ice
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lafayette Engraved by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 110 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
". Six gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/2". Six ice cream forks, 5 3/8". One soup ladle, 14". Includes large
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Early 1900s Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buckingham Narrow by Shreve Sterling Silver Massive Flatware Set Service F mono
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
SPOONS, 7", 12 DEMITASSE SPOONS, 4 1/4", 12 ICE CREAM FORKS, 5 1/8", 1 TEA STRAINER, 5 3/4", 1 GRAVY
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1910s American Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 78 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
 iced tea spoon 7 1/2",  eight ice cream forks (original) 5 3/8", one cheese cleaver (stainless blade) 6
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Late 19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 140 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
". 12 ice cream forks, 5 3/8". One gravy ladle, 6 3/4". One cold meat fork, 9". One flat handle master
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 134 Pieces Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8" 12 ice cream forks, 6" 1 berry spoon, ovoid, 9 5/8" 1 pea spoon, pierced, 9 1/8" 1 gravy ladle, 7
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Late 19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 126 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 12 Luncheon/dessert forks, 7" 12 Ice Cream forks, gold-washed, 5 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12
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Late 19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Florentine by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 160 Pcs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks, 5 1/2". 12 breakfast knives, silver plated blades, 7 7/8". 12 ice cream forks, 5 3/4
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Early 1900s Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Austrian 800 Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Massive 146 Pieces, Beautiful
Located in Big Bend, WI
shovel shaped ice cream forks, 5 3/8" •1 ice tong, 6" •1 salt spoon master shovel shape, 3 5/8" •11 gold
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19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Silver

Kenilworth by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 200 Pieces Huge
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
server, 9 7/8", 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4", 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 5/8", 12 ice cream forks, 5 1/2", 1
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1880s Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Romaine by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner 198 Pc
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
regular forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 cream soup spoons, 6" 12 place soup
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 705 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
42 fish forks 36 demitasse spoons 36 bouillon spoons 36 ice cream forks 36 cocktail forks 24
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19th Century American Rococo Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 189 Pcs Dinner
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2" 12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8" 12 ice cream forks, 5 1/4" 12 place soup
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
12 entree forks 12 salad forks 12 oyster forks 12 luncheon forks 12 fish forks 12 ice cream
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Madam Jumel by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 190 Pcs Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 12 Ice Cream Forks, Original, 5 1/8" 12 Grapefruit Spoons, 6" 1 Ice Spoon, pierced, 7 3/4" 1
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 252 Pc Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 12 Ice Cream Forks, 5 3/4" 12 Gumbo Soup Spoons, 8" 12 Fruit Knives w/serrated stainless blades, 7
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Late 19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 310 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
/2" 12 ice cream forks, gold-washed, 5 1/4" 12 chocolate spoons, 4 1/8" 12 individual salt spoons
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service with Provenance 426 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 7 3/4" 12 regular knives, 8 3/4" 12 regular forks, 7" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6" 12 ice
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Hennegan, Bates Co. Sterling Silver Schofield Hand Chased Rose Salad Forks S/6
By Hennegan Bates & Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bowled to handle ice cream or sherbets as well. Marked Sterling. Versos are engraved with the initials
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Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lagriffoul & Laval Sterling Silver Set 152 Pieces
By Henri Albert Lagriffoul
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHEESE KNIVES • 12 FISH FORKS • 12 FISH KNIVES • 12 ICE CREAM SPOONS • 12 TEA/COFFEE SPOONS • 12
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

Puiforcat - Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Set Nice Sterling Silver - 192 Pieces
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
snail forks - 12 ice cream spoons - 18 dessert/coffee spoons - 18 serving pieces All pieces are
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 171 pcs France Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 2-tine, 6" 12 Ice Cream Spoons, 5" 1 Large Vegetable Spoon, 10" 1 Large Vegetable Fork, 9 3/4" 1
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Early 20th Century French Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Silver Plate

Extensive Georg Jensen Rope Sterling Silverware Service
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
, 6 1/2" (16.5cm) 18 Fish Knives, 7 5/8" (19.3cm) 12 Iced teaspoons, 7 1/4" (18.5 cm) 18 Pastry forks
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

A German silver (800 standard) canteen of cutlery for 12 people
By Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in London, GB
knifes, fish forks, dinner knifes, dinner forks, dessert knifes, dessert forks, ice cream/ sorbet spoons
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Silver

Angelo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Teaspoons, 6 3/8" 6 Coffee Spoons, 5 1/4" 5 Serving Spoons, 8 7/8" 1 Ice Cream Hatchet, 11 5/8" 1 Oyster
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Late 19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver 925 Cutlery Set for 12 People Signed Bruckmann Germany Late 19th Century
By Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
lunch. 12 tea spoons and 12 coffee spoons and 12 ice cream spoons. 14 serving pieces.  
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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Silver

Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
12 fork lunch. 12 tea spoons and 12 coffee spoons and 12 ice cream spoons. 8 serving pieces.
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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
-sterling, 8 1/4" 11 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4" 11 Pastry Forks, 3-tine, 5 5/8" 11 Ice Cream Spoons, gold
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set 79 pcs most Plain Back
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 Regular Knives w/ French stainless blades, 9" 8 Regular Forks, 7 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" (2 w
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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Sterling Silver

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
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ornamental #19 by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pc Grape
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 7 5/8", eight teaspoons, 5 1/2", eight ice cream spoons, 6 1/2", ten luncheon forks, 7 1/8
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Early 20th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Henin & Cie 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service France 165 Pieces
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
with brite-cut blades, 8 3/4". 12 ice cream spoons, brite-cut, 4 7/8". 12 long lobster picks, 7 1/2
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1890s French Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Violet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pcs
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 8 3/4". Eight forks, 7 1/8". Eight salad forks, 6 1/4". Eight teaspoons, 6". Eight cream soup
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Early 1900s American Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regal Vienna Vermeil Flatware Silver Service for 18 Guest in Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
bouillon spoons 18 entrée forks 18 meat knives 18 dessert spoons 18 oyster forks 18 butter knives 18 ice
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 98 Pcs Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
3/8" 8 pastry forks, 6 1/4" 8 chocolate spoons, 4 1/4" 8 ice cream spoons, ruffled bowls, 5 1/2" 2
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19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Filet Coquille AKA Shell by Aucoc French 950 Silver Flatware Set Service
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cream Slice, hollow handle, light vermeil, 9 3/4" 1 Ice Cream Slice, hollow handle, all-sterling, 10 1/2
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1850s French Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Silver

Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
ice cream spoons, gold-washed, 5". Five citrus spoons, gold-washed, 5 3/4". Nine dessert forks, 5 3
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1890s American Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 12 3/4" 1 Fish Server, 12" 1 Fish Serving Fork, 5-tine, 10" 1 Crumber, 13 1/2" 1 Ice Cream Server
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Late 19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, French blade, 9", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 1/4", 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4", 12 cream
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Early 1900s American Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Moresque by Wendt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 82 Pieces Rare
By John Wendt
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 7" 10 teaspoons, 6" 10 place soup spoons, 7" 10 dinner spoons, 8 3/4" 8 ice cream spoons, gold
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19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
servers, brite-cut blade, 11 1/2" 1 ice cream slice, 10 3/4" 1 soup ladle, brite-cut, gold-washed, 12 1/4
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Late 19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

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 Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bird by Wendt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 pieces Audubon
By John Wendt
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons/Serving spoons, 8 1/2" 8 Ice Cream Spoons, gold-washed, 6" 8 4 O'clock Spoons 1 Gravy Ladle, 7" 1
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19th Century Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Savary - 277pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 26 Serving Pieces.
By Savary Paris 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
cm. 65 grams 18 Oyster Forks 12.50 cm. 33 grams 18 Cake Forks 14.40 cm. 29 grams 17 Ice Cream Spoons
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baroque Aka Barock by Koch & Bergfeld Germany 800 Silver Flatware Set Service
By Koch & Bergfeld
Located in Big Bend, WI
", ten demitasse spoons, 4 1/8", 11 fish forks, 7", 12 fish knives, 8 1/2", nine ice cream spoons, 5 5
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19th Century German Antique Ice Cream Forks

Materials

Silver

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Antique Ice Cream Forks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique ice cream forks available for sale. Each of these unique antique ice cream forks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Antique ice cream forks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique ice cream forks made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique ice cream forks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Tiffany & Co. and Wallace Silversmiths are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Ice Cream Forks?

Prices for antique ice cream forks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique ice cream forks begin at $560 and can go as high as $88,500, while the average can fetch as much as $12,248.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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