EPNS ONTARIO SILVER PICKLE FORK TWISTED RAT TAIL VINTAGE COCKTAIL KITCHENALIA

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EPNS ONTARIO SILVER PICKLE FORK TWISTED STEM RAT TAIL RETRO VINTAGE COCKTAIL VINTAGE BAR & COCKTAIL REQUISITES ~ EPNS ONTARIO SILVER TWISTED STEM PICKLE FORK with RAT TAIL HANDLE Ontario Silver Company Ltd. of Niagara Falls, Canada was brought by International Silver in 1905. A little info from the Victorian & Albert Museum Object Type The pickle fork was a mid-Victorian invention. Specialised dining utensils became essential at this time since touching food was now frowned upon except in a few instances, such as eating bread rolls, cheese and some fresh fruit. The Habits of Good Society, published in about 1859, recommended, 'Never touch anything edible with your fingers.' Design & Designing Pickle forks, initially designed for use with shallow pickle trays, did not develop a long handle until about 1860, when the trays were replaced by large cut-glass pickle jars in metal frames. Typically the outer prongs (or tines) of this new server are barbed to grasp the pickle more firmly. Pickle forks could be designed to match the standard popular cutlery patterns and bought as part of a dinner service. More individual designs with ivory or mother-of-pearl handles were available in silver and electroplate, and boxed sets containing two silver pickle forks formed suitable wedding gifts. A silver pickle fork could cost nearly twice as much as one in electroplate. Condition : Vintage, there are 2 spots on the reverse of the fork handle where the plating has tarnished ~ see images, they are part of the description and condition. Some items may require gentle cleaning. SELLING WITHOUT RESERVE View My Other Items For Sale Please note: The images are NOT to scale. View My Feedback & Add me to your Favorite Sellers ! Never miss winning an item with the eBay Firefox toolbar & Firefox sidebar or Internet Explorer toolbar . Afantastic Find Create your badge Join Us on Facebook for FREE P&P Code. 10% TRADE DISCOUNT at checkout. � COMBINED SALE INVOICES When bidding on more than 1 listing please wait for a combined p&p invoice before paying. This is NOT automatic. Postage is always combined where possible on multiple listings purchased. This can significantly reduce postal costs, particularly for overseas buyers. � � P&P FEES �1 per listing and 50p for each combined listing for packaging.* Post is charged at the Royal Mail rate. � � PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED BACS ONLINE BANKING Secure, Instant and FREE. � request details for payment Cheques require 5 working days clearance before the item is dispatched. � British Bank Cheques ONLY. Postal Orders. Cash on Collection. � � DISCOUNTS 10% TRADE DISCOUNT AT CHECKOUT FREE POSTAGE if you spend UK�30 or more on all combined transactions and selected single transactions. � � EXTRAS Earn points with your purchase, sign in and register . � � * afantasticfind the seller has the right to alter the postage service and therefore price after bidding has finished if the final value of the listing is �10.00 +. OR When combining sales value for listings and / or the weight determines a higher cost. � � � DISPATCH AIM Purchases are usually dispatched the same day when payment is received by 2.30pm GMT/BST Monday to Friday. Otherwise dispatched within 3 working days of cleared payment. Saturday postage is sometimes available. No Posting UK Bank Holidays. � � TRACKING If YOU require a TRACKING NUMBER ~ International buyers please request before paying invoice. ~ UK buyers select Recorded or Special delivery postage option depending on the level of cover YOU require. Ask advice first, please. Or see below for further details. � � INSURANCE If you require insurance for items with a value of less than UK�10.00, please ask before purchasing.... read more

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