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Set of 12 Antique Silver Victorian Three Prong/Tine Dessert Forks made in 1888
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A rare set of twelve late nineteenth century silver three prong/tine silver dessert forks made in London in 1888 and 1902.
| Date | 1888 - 1902 |
| Made By | Charles Boyton & Son, Wakely & Wheeler |
| Location | London |
| Stock Number | FA257x3 |
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Set of 12 Antique Silver Victorian Three Prong/Tine Dessert Forks made in 1888
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A rare set of twelve late nineteenth century silver three prong/tine silver dessert forks made in London in 1888 and 1902.
Eleven are made in London in 1888 by Wakely and Wheeler and one is made in London in 1902 by Charles Boyton.
The eleven are crested to the reverse with a Wolf Passant/Heraldic Tiger and the single one to match is plain. The Wolf Passant /Heraldic tiger crest is used by members of several families.
The forks are of a good colour and weight.
Nineteenth century three prong dessert forks are fairly rare in today’s market and these are good examples.
Dimensions, length 17.6 cm.
Weight, 20 troy oz.
Charles Boyton registered his first hallmark in 1825 as a spoonmaker with further marks registered in the 1830s and their range of production expanded immensely.
In 1849, the firm moved to Northampton Square and the name was changed to Charles Boyton & Son under Charles Boyton II. After his death in 1899, the firm continued under Charles Holman Boyton who died in 1904.
The firm converted to a limited company in 1919 as Charles Boyton & Son Ltd.
A London silversmith firm whose origins go back to 1791, when John Lias began in business as a buckle maker.
In 1818, he took as his partner, his son, Henry Lias I, and they were joined from 1823 to 1837 by another son, Charles. Henry Lias I and his son, Henry Lias II, were partners from 1850.
In 1879, Henry Lias II formed a firm with James Wakely. In 1884, the firm consisted of James Wakely and Frank Wheeler, becoming Wakely & Wheeler in 1909. In 1957, the business was acquired by Padgett & Braham Ltd.
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