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A wonderfully scarce and exceptionally charming complete set of six antique Tiffany & Co. sterling-silver cherry cocktail forks, dating to 1913;The design is documented in the 1913 Tiffany Blue Book, allowing them to be dated confidently.
Each petite fork measures only 2¾ inches long and features an intricate three-dimensional handle formed from ripe cherries, curling stems, and beautifully modeled leaves. The raised botanical decoration is remarkably detailed for such miniature pieces, with clearly articulated leaf veins, overlapping foliage, and substantial sculptural depth.
These were elegant specialty utensils intended for serving cocktail cherries, olives, small fruits, candies, seafood garnishes, and delicate hors d’oeuvres. They capture the extravagance of formal early-20th-century entertaining, when even the smallest table accessory could be commissioned from America’s most celebrated luxury silversmith.
Highlights
- Authentic Tiffany & Co.
- Sterling silver
- Complete matching set of six
- Documented to 1913
- Figural Cherry pattern
- Dimensional cherries, stems, and finely veined leaves
- Three-tine miniature fork form
- Each measures approximately 2¾ inches long
- Each fork is stamped TIFFANY & CO. on the reverse of the neck
- No monograms!
- Includes a fitted six-compartment protective cloth pouch
- Scarce survivor from the golden age of Tiffany silver and formal entertaining
Protective Pouch
The set comes in a wonderfully quaint fitted cloth storage pouch with six individually stitched compartments—one precisely sized for each fork. The pouch appears period and fits the set perfectly, although it is not marked Tiffany and therefore cannot be conclusively represented as factory-issued by Tiffany & Co.
There is one tiny, faint stain near the center of the pouch, shown clearly beneath the pointing finger in the photographs. It is minor but mentioned for complete accuracy.
Condition
The forks remain in very good antique condition with honest age-related patina, light surface wear, and minor tarnish consistent with pieces approximately 113 years old. The sculptural cherry-and-leaf detailing remains crisp and exceptionally attractive. No monograms are present.
A terrific set for the Tiffany collector, antique-silver enthusiast, cocktail aficionado, or anyone assembling a truly memorable formal table.
