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Antique Dirksen Sterling Silver Filigree Olive Fork or Spear
$235
£182.40
€207.82
CA$335.84
A$365.76
CHF 192.85
MX$4,448.64
NOK 2,425.08
SEK 2,274.53
DKK 1,551.85
About the Item
A fine rare American filigree olive fork or spear.
In sterling silver with gilt tines.
By the Dirksen Silver Filigree Company of Freeport Illinois.
Dirksen was well known to use blanks by other makers (usually A.F. Towle) to created his filigree handled flatware line.
This olive spear is perfect for use today as a cocktail spear.
Marked for Sterling and A.F. Towle to the reverse.
Simply a wonderfully rare piece of American silver history!
Date:
Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is a monogram to the reverse, some light rubbing to the gold, and some very light bending here & there. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Dirksen Silver Filigree Company of Freeport Illinois
Marks:
Sterling and A.F. Towle's maker's mark
Fineness:
Marked Sterling for silver fineness.
Measurements:
Length: ca. 7 3/4 in.
Width: ca. 21.3 mm
Height: ca. 13.8 mm
Weight: ca. 25.4 g
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- Similar to:Tiffany & Co. (Manufacturer)Gorham Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)Towle Silversmiths (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 0.54 in (1.38 cm)Width: 0.84 in (2.14 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
- Style:Edwardian (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th or Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There is a monogram to the reverse, some light rubbing to the gold, and some very light bending here & there. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 1062025183855DSAINVCHSP25_MA1stDibs: LU1610247074622
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