Antique French Silver-Plate Serving Fork

Antique French Silver-Plate Serving Fork — Belle Époque Detailing

6”

A French silver-plate serving fork, featuring a delicate bow and ribbon motif at the handle, with a beautifully pierced trident head and fine hand-engraved foliate accents. The handle is framed with slender Belle Époque scrollwork and delicate botanical motifs, all softened by authentic age and use. 

Styling

A piece that brings instant character to a table—perfect for serving charcuterie, tarts, pâtés, or seasonal vegetables. Its sculptural shaping makes it especially elegant on a wooden board or linen-draped table, adding a subtle French touch to everyday hosting.

Historical Notes

Serving forks with pierced trident heads were popular across France around the late 19th to early 20th century, when table service became increasingly specialized. The elongated teardrop handle framed in fine scrolls reflects the Belle Époque preference for light, refined ornamentation—graceful, decorative, but never heavy.

Light wear and patina from age; silver-plate intact. Clean overall. Light surface wear consistent with age.