George Adams Victorian 1860s Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Salad Servers

These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver salad servers have been crafted in the fiddle pattern.

The spoon has a plain rounded bowl and the fork has six times.

The anterior surface of each terminal is embellished with the engraved initials ‘W.C F’.

The reverse surface of the serving fork and spoon incorporates a pip to the terminal, in addition to a rounded heel to the bowl or drop.

These exceptional sterling silver salad servers were made by the renowned London silversmith George Adams of Chawner & Co.

Condition
These sterling silver salad servers are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full British hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are very clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of Victorian silverware.

Dimensions
Fork
Length 29.8 cm / 11.7″
Width of bowl 5.5 cm / 2.2″

Spoon
Length 30.1 cm / 11.9″
Width of bowl 6.1 cm / 2.4″

Total weight
8.9 troy ounces / 277 g

Maker: Chawner & Co. (George William Adams)
Date: 1862
Origin: London, England.