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 |
The Huguenot Abraham Barrier | ||
| DATE or HALLMARK |
1784 incuse duty mark. | ||
| ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
London | ||
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
20 | ||
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 5 1/8 |
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| SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver | ||
| OVERALL CONDITION |
good used, no repairs, monograms or erasures. | ||
| MAJOR FAULTS |
none | ||
MINOR FAULTS |
slightest tine tip wear and some little nicks towards the tips on the backs. | ||
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Price £65 |
SOLD |
BACK | Item Number: M1782 |