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W R Fork

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c. 1835 Set of 6 Coin Silver Dinner Forks by R. & W. Wilson
By R. & W. Wilson
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 coin silver dinner forks in "King's" pattern by R. & W. Wilson, Philadelphia, circa 1835
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Rococo Revival Tableware

Materials

Silver

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W R Fork For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the w r fork you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A w r fork — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Find 1804 options for an antique or vintage w r fork now, or shop our selection of 131 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the w r fork you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right w r fork, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made w r fork has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Johan Rohde are consistently popular.

How Much is a W R Fork?

Prices for a w r fork can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $106,173, while the average can fetch as much as $281.

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.