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This Art Nouveau antique 1885 "Lily of the Valley" sterling silver luncheon fork set by Whiting Manufacturing Company is a …
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This Art Nouveau antique 1885 "Lily of the Valley" sterling silver luncheon fork set by Whiting Manufacturing Company is a fantastic addition to any collection. This complete heirloom service of 12 features standard multi-motif floral handles paired with beautifully preserved four-tined heads.
The exterior features an incredibly dense, fluid botanical design that epitomizes the late 19th-century American aesthetic movement. On the back, you will find the official Whiting manufacturer hallmark alongside a crisp "Sterling" purity stamp. Each piece features custom hand-engraved celebratory names and dates spanning from 1901 to 1910, adding an irreplaceable layer of historical pedigree and genuine Edwardian social history.
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with sharp tines, deep design definition, minor age-appropriate surface micro-scratching, and a rich unpolished patina. Some tines and handles are bent slightly from use or storage.
• Era: Circa 1885 design patent with early 1900s personalized engravings.
• Dimensions: 12 total forks with an approximate length of 6.75 inches each.
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- Dimensions
- 1ʺW × 1ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Styles
- Aesthetic Movement
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Excellent antique condition with sharp tines, deep design definition, minor age-appropriate surface micro-scratching, and a rich unpolished patina. Some tines … moreExcellent antique condition with sharp tines, deep design definition, minor age-appropriate surface micro-scratching, and a rich unpolished patina. Some tines and handles are bent slightly from use or storage. less
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