Stock No. 2402	Victorian Exeter silver oyster fork
Sturdy early Victorian sterling silver fiddle pattern oyster fork. Made in Exeter in 1837 by William Woodman. The tines follow the traditional shape of oyster forks, with the outer left hand tine being wider than the other three. The plain fiddle pattern handle is engraved at the top with the original owner's initial G in gothic style. The maker's mark and the full set of hallmarks are stamped on the reverse of the end of the handle and are very clear. Maker :- William Woodman

Condition :-Extremely good condition with a few slight and negligible marks on the tines from use. The hallmarks and the maker's mark are very clear
Hallmarked :- Exeter 1837
Size :- 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) long
Weight :- 0.6 ozt (19.5 g)
Oyster forks as early as this one are very hard to find to-day. This fork could easily be used to eat any type of shellfish with the exception of very tiny varieties such as whelks and would make a very amusing gift for a shellfish lover. Alternatively, this fork could also be used as a butter fork or to serve any small objects.

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