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Overview
Three vintage American silverplate cold meat serving forks, each in a different pattern. The longest has a plain tapered handle with a raised band of fruit and flowers. The second has a scrolled handle with a flower at the end and shaped shoulders above the tines. The shortest has a flowing floral handle with an engraved script monogram. Each has four wide tines for serving sliced meats. The mix of patterns suits a buffet, a holiday table or a serving board, and they also work as replacement pieces for vintage flatware.
Background
Cold meat forks were a standard serving piece in American silverplate flatware through the 20th century. The longest fork is marked "Wm. Rogers" with stars and "IS", a mark of the International Silver Company. The second is marked "INTERNATIONAL SILVERPLATE". The shortest is marked "SIMEON L. & GEORGE H. ROGERS COMPANY A1". All three are silverplate, not sterling. They are from different patterns and were not made as a set; the pattern names are not marked.
Condition
Good vintage condition with no bends or breaks visible. All three have light scratches and scuffs from use, some tarnish in the recesses of the handles and some discoloration on the backs. The shortest fork has a notch in one outer tine, and the International fork has small notches near the tips of its outer tines; these appear to be part of the design. The shortest fork has an engraved monogram on the handle. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
The Wm. Rogers fork is 8.6 inches long and 1.8 inches wide. The International Silverplate fork is 8.2 inches long and 1.6 inches wide. The Simeon L. & George H. Rogers fork is 7.5 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. Together they weigh 7.5 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
