{"product_id":"mismatched-seafood-forks-set-of-4","title":"Mismatched Specialty Forks, Set of 4","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA collected set of four \u003cstrong\u003epetite silver-plated forks\u003c\/strong\u003e, each representing a different American pattern from the early 20th century. Their small scale reflects the era's wonderfully specific approach to tableware, when separate utensils were made for seafood, oysters, salads, and other courses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolly Stark — Alvin, 1916\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA petite \u003cstrong\u003eoyster fork\u003c\/strong\u003e in Alvin's Molly Stark pattern, introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1916\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring approximately 5 5\/8\", this is the smallest of the four and was specifically designed for oyster service. Molly Stark was produced in silverplate and included a surprisingly broad assortment of specialized flatware, including oyster forks, salad forks, fruit spoons, bouillon spoons, and other serving pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis XVI — Oneida Community Silver, 1911\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecocktail\/seafood fork\u003c\/strong\u003e in Oneida Community Silver's Louis XVI pattern, introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1911\u003c\/strong\u003e. At approximately 6\", this small fork was specifically made for seafood and cocktail service. The Louis XVI pattern was offered in silverplate with an extensive selection of specialized table pieces, reflecting the elaborate service traditions of the early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrosvenor — Oneida Community Plate, 1921\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecocktail\/seafood fork\u003c\/strong\u003e in Oneida Community Plate's Grosvenor pattern, introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1921\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring approximately 6 1\/8\", its petite three-tined form was designed for seafood cocktails, lobster, fruit cocktails, antipasto, and other hors d'oeuvres. Grosvenor was produced as an extensive silverplate service, with a wide range of specialized pieces beyond the standard place setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenmore — Oneida Silver, 1927\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eindividual salad fork\u003c\/strong\u003e in Oneida Silver's Glenmore pattern, introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1927\u003c\/strong\u003e in Madison Plate. At approximately 6 1\/8\", its smaller proportions distinguish it from a standard table fork and make it ideal for individual salads, fruit, or lighter courses. Glenmore is documented as a discontinued silverplate pattern with a relatively small range of surviving specialized pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for entertaining, these petite forks are wonderful incorporated into a charcuterie or appetizer spread for olives, oysters, cornichons, fruit, cheese accompaniments, and other small bites. Their mismatched patterns make them especially charming mixed together rather than reserved for formal matching tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 5 5\/8–6 1\/8\" L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique and vintage condition with expected signs of age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44223089410135,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/115_4eb6d945-9017-42c4-ada9-2d78d424cfcc.jpg?v=1788447670","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/mismatched-seafood-forks-set-of-4","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}