Whiting 'Imperial Queen' Early Issue Sterling Silver Lettuce Fork
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$48.00
Delicate and slender, this lettuce fork measures a lengthy 9 1/8" and weighs .9 T. oz.
An early example of Whiting's Imperial Queen, it is stamped with the company's "lion and W" logo, "Sterling," "Pat. 1893," and with an Old English "O."
Never monogrammed, it is in excellent condition.
The shell and leaf elements that constitute the design are free of polishing wear, remaining crisp and well-defined. The wispy tines are well-formed and without bends, nicks, or burrs. The finish is bright, warm, and smooth, showing one visible scratch on the top center of the handle.
