DESCRIPTION |
Georgian silver transitional pattern oyster fork with the added interest of an incuse duty mark. The pattern is transitional Hanoverian/Fiddle with an upturned tip, short central rib, more than a hint of a fiddle and no rat-tail. The blade is not bent, it was made this shape. |
| SILVERSMITH |
Abraham Barrier |
| DATE or HALLMARK |
1784 incuse duty mark. |
ASSAY OFFICE |
London |
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
20 |
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 5 1/8 |
SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver |
OVERALL CONDITION |
good used, no repairs, monograms or erasures. |
MAJOR FAULTS |
none |
MINOR FAULTS |
some tine tip wear and little nicks towards the tips on the backs. |
| BACK | Price £65 | SOLD | Item Number: M1782 |
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