"The Ritz" Antique Hotel Silver Plate Cocktail Forks or Oyster Forks - Set of 11 - Hard to Find! - Seafood Forks, Coastal Entertaining, See Pics!

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Elevate your bar cart and seafood entertaining with this rare set of 11 authentic late 19th / early 20th-century hotel … Read more Elevate your bar cart and seafood entertaining with this rare set of 11 authentic late 19th / early 20th-century hotel silverplate cocktail and seafood forks. Custom engraved with "THE RITZ" in crisp block lettering within the top handle medallion, each piece features a timeless classical beaded border with acanthus accents.  Stamped on the reverse with "Coin Silver Extra Plate" and "Patent Applied For", these forks were produced using a premium, extra-thick electroplating technique incorporating high-purity coin silver over base metal. Engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of luxury grand hotel service, they offer substantial weight and exceptional longevity. 
Featuring slim, elongated handles and three flared tines, this 11-piece set (ideal as a set of 10 plus an extra spare) is perfect for serving fresh oysters, shrimp cocktail, olives, or charcuterie.

Notes concerning period made: The specific combinations of markings on these forks point directly to a date range that makes them genuine antiques:
“PATENT APPLIED FOR": This notation was stamped while the manufacturer was awaiting formal patent approval for either the specific handle pattern or the design. American silverplate design patents peaked heavily between 1880 and 1910. Once a patent was officially granted, manufacturers updated their dies to show the patent year (e.g., "PAT. 1898"). Stamping "PATENT APPLIED FOR" strictly dates the production of this run to a very brief window before approval.
"COIN SILVER EXTRA PLATE": The practice of marking heavy-duty silverplate with the term "Coin Silver" (referencing 90% pure silver electroplated onto base metal) was standard in late 19th-century American manufacturing—primarily during the 1880s–1900s. By the early 1900s, manufacturers shifted almost exclusively to terms like "Triple Plate," "Quadruple Plate," or "EPNS."

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