RARE 12 Georgian Sterling Brilliant 3 Tine Forks 1778 Start Price USD 1,799.99 Current Price USD 1,799.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 05, 2008 End Time Friday, September 12, 2008 Location Montreal See more about 'RARE 12 Georgian Sterling Brilliant 3 Tine Forks 1778' Description Antiques CoveBringing Antiques & Fine Collectibles to Your Home --------------- Title : RARE 12 Georgian Sterling Brilliant Cut 3 Tine Forks 1778 Description : Rare set of 12 solid sterling silver 3-tine dinner or fish forks in an Old English styled round handle, tipped on the reverse. The set is all hallmarked the same maker and same year with the same initials AW, so we can assume the set was ordered and made at the same time. The set includes 2 different patterns, six of each, both with brilliant cut engraved pattern that runs from the bottom of the handle to the fork. See photo’s for details of each pattern. Very heavy pieces – over 2 pounds of solid silver in this set. Quantity : 12 Maker : George Smith, London Age : Hallmarked 1778 Size : each fork is 8 inches long Marks : Each fork is hallmarked GS, Lion Passant, Leopard Crowned, and the date letter C Condition : Excellent condition with no dings, bends or noted damage or repairs, minor wear to end of tines expected given the age of these forks A very rare and stunning set of forks, a not to be missed opportunity to own this set, would enhance any early English sterling collection. Terms : Winning bidder pays actual shipping charges & insurance if requested. Canada Post now includes insurance on the first $75 dollars US in value on most shipping options. Combine bids to save on shipping costs. A very small handling fee usually applies to help cover the cost of shipping materials. We accept money orders, cashiers cheques, & certified or personal cheques drawn from US or Canadian banks, & PAYPAL payments. PAYPAL payments on amounts over $500 dollars are subject to prior approval and a small administrative fee. We will ship promptly upon receipt of payment. Please allow 7 - 10 days for personal cheques to clear. Please note that all Canadian buyers pay 5% GST and Quebec buyers an additiotional 7.5% PST/QST. Antiques Cove guarantees our merchandise is as described, and if the merchandise is found NOT to be as described, we offer a full refund of the purchase price including shipping and handling charges, upon return of the merchandise. We pack our items well, but sorry, we are not responsible for broken or lost items mailed uninsured. Please e-mail us at info@antiquescove.com if you have any questions. Be sure to check out our other items up for auction, we add items weekly. Thanks for dropping by and good luck bidding! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!