Alvin "Old Orange Blossom" Original Sterling Silver Pickle Fork

Measuring 6 1/8" long and weighing just over .8 T. oz., this pickle fork is an early example of Alvin's 1905 Art Nouveau Old Orange Blossom pattern, informally known as OOB.

Early pieces distinguish themselves from later ones and reproductions by their exceptionally fine detail and finish. In addition, the handle is up-tipped, while later made pieces have flat handle ends.

The marks, Alvin's three part emblem, "Sterling," and "Patent," are finely rendered and are a part of the die rather than stamped, which is further corroboration of age, as is the delicate flowing line script, period "CWH" monogram engraved on the handle front.

There are three tines, the outer two of which are splayed. They are joined to a cupped heel with scalloped shoulders.

This remains in superb estate condition. The portraiture retains all the details of the orange blossoms, right to the stamens in the centers, and delicate lines and stippling on the petals. The tines are even, pointed, and free of burrs or bends, while the finish is warm and bright.