{"product_id":"antique-silverplate-bread-fork-with-wreath-handle-circa-1900","title":"Antique Silverplate Bread Fork with Wreath Handle, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully substantial antique silverplate bread fork, believed to date to the late 19th or early 20th century. The petite serving piece features an elegant three-tine form with engraved foliate detailing and a beautifully modeled wreath handle of overlapping leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBread forks are one of those charming remnants of a more elaborate era of entertaining, when seemingly every task at the table had its own specialized utensil. Designed for transferring bread and rolls from a serving basket or dish without handling the remaining pieces, they were both practical and decorative additions to the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt approximately 5 inches long, this example is surprisingly weighty and substantial in the hand, with the quality and presence of a beautifully made piece of old silver. It is unmarked, and its maker and exact age are unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStill wonderfully useful today, bring it out for a basket of warm rolls, pastries or tea sandwiches, or use it for sliced cake, cheese or fruit. A delightful little piece of antique tableware to mix among vintage and antique silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate: Believed to be late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silverplate\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Unknown; unmarked\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approximately 5\" long\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. Polishes beautifully and presents exceptionally well. Please see photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosted by Kirsten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45180542615760,"sku":"#00152","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1359\/0736\/files\/IMG_0238.jpg?v=1790048517","url":"https:\/\/hostedbykirsten.com\/products\/antique-silverplate-bread-fork-with-wreath-handle-circa-1900","provider":"Hosted by Kirsten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}