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The shipping costs for the 50 states and Puerto Rico are included in the listed price of this item. For any other destination, please email for a shipping quote BEFORE bidding. I ship only by USPS Priority Mail & Express Mail, no exceptions. I NEVER ship silver in envelopes. I neither solicit nor accept offers. Listed items will not be marked down during the listing duration.
Peerless aka Leader was offered by many companies over a long period of time. It appears with many marks, including Wm Rogers & Son, Holmes & Edwards, Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., Stratford Silver Co., Hartford S.P. Co., and Aurora Silver Plate Mfg. Co. It was first produced in 1888. The design is decidedly Aesthetic, with the signature geometrics and stylized florals. The piece offered here has the Wm Rogers & Son mark.
The fish serving set consists of two pieces: a fork and a long wide blade called the fish slice. The fish slice is meant to lift pieces of fish up and transport them to a plate. The fork serves to slide the piece on and off the slice. Slices usually have a swagged or pointed end which is used to probe for bones and other problems. Sometimes one side is somewhat raised to prevent the fish from slipping off.
The fish serving fork originally came in a set with the fish serving knife. This was apparently an unstable relationship since the two have often become separated. That is why one sees a fish serving fork offered by itself. The fork is designed for serving fish and for moving a piece of fish like a filet from a serving platter onto a place plate. Doing this is a little bit trickier than it sounds. Fish is flaky, and has a tendency to fall apart. The bones can be difficult to detect. The fish serving fork has wide flat tines to support the delicate filet. There are also pointy ends to the tines for probing for bones, and for stripping meat from the bones. Fish forks can also be used to serve any bony meat, and because they are wide, they can also be used for asparagus.
The fish slice/server/knife offered here measures about 11 1/2”. This is not a piece of new silver. It shows the patina of as much as 135 years of careful use. There are the light scratches which constitute normal patina. There is no monogram. Silver is softly lustrous. There is no silver loss. The pattern is crisp and clear. These fish serving knife has been well cared for and carefully used. The blade is richly decorated with floral motifs. This server comes in a flannel sleeve which helps prevent tarnish. There is a very slight bend in the blade, visible on close inspection, which does not affect the usability of the piece.
I polish all silver before listing on eBay. Please email with any questions before bidding. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE AUCTION DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY. BY BIDDING YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY MY TERMS OF SALE including the cost and method of shipping and my return policy. I welcome international bidders, but remember that shipping charges can be high. Ask before you bid. Winning bidder to pay shipping charges unless otherwise specified. I ship by United States Postal Service only. I ship all silverware via USPS Priority Mail in boxes. I NEVER ship silverware in envelopes. I insure ALL shipping, as I sell old and scarce items that cannot be easily replaced. Domestic shipping charge for 1 pound or under is now $8.10 which is Priority Mail. International shipping charges vary widely, and I now must use only International Priority shipping, in order to be able to insure the package, purchase a tracking number and proof of delivery, all of which protect both buyer and seller. I now print shipping labels online to keep shipping costs down as much as possible, so I can ship only to the buyer’s confirmed address. I regret that I can no longer ship gifts directly to the recipient. Payment in US funds only, and I can accept only eBay’s payment system. I must receive payment in full within 7 days after the end of auction or a store purchase . Due to misuse of a former return policy, I will no longer accept returns. I will of course take responsibility for items that arrive damaged or if there is a serious error in the listing.
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