Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine set of Victorian sterling silver table forks in the classic Old English pattern, fully hallmarked for Exeter 1870 and made by Thomas Hart Stone.
Each fork displays the elegant simplicity characteristic of the Old English pattern, with gently shaped terminals providing a refined backdrop for the particularly interesting heraldic decoration.
The terminals are finely hand engraved with individual heraldic crests and coats of arms. The imagery includes a serpent entwined around a bird of prey and a long-horned bull, giving the set considerable decorative and heraldic interest.
The restrained form of the flatware contrasts beautifully with the intricate hand engraving, reflecting the quality and attention to detail associated with Victorian English silversmithing.
The forks bear full Exeter hallmarks for 1870 together with the maker’s mark of Thomas Hart Stone, whose mark was registered during the period 1863–1871.
Antique Exeter silver...
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Late 19th Century Antique Hardwood Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass