Vintage Atkins Brothers Pistol Grip Handle Bread Fork

Approximate dimensions:

Length - 225mm (8.9")

Condition Good with marks indicative of both age and usage. Heavily naturally tarnished. We have left the tarnishing on. You may wish to polish this away depending upon preference.

This vintage piece by Atkins Brothers measures approximately 225mm in length. Its handle resembles a gun pistol grip and features ornate raised decorations.

Crafted from silver-plated material, it bears the branding of Atkins Brothers and the marking "EP" for electroplating.

Showing signs of age, the item's patina and tarnishing contribute to its character. However, the tarnishing can be polished away if desired.

Atkins Brothers, a prominent British silverware manufacturer based in Sheffield, England, was renowned for its sterling silver and silver-plated products. Established in the mid-19th century, they were distinguished by their meticulous craftsmanship and ornamental designs.

The pistol grip handle design reflects Victorian-era silverware trends, commonly used in affluent households for serving bread during formal dining occasions.