{"product_id":"antique-wmf-silver-plated-lobster-seafood-cutlery-set-12-piece-case","title":"Antique WMF Silver Plated Lobster Seafood Cutlery Set, 12 Piece Art Nouveau Oyster Fork Set","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eAntique WMF silver-plated seafood cutlery set for six, Germany, early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eThis rare 12-piece set was made by \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eWMF — Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik\u003c\/strong\u003e — and features an unusual Art Nouveau lobster-shaped handle design. The handles are silver plated and finely modelled with raised lobster details, segmented bodies, curved decoration and fan-shaped terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eThe set includes six lobster forks and six seafood \/ oyster table knives with stainless steel blades. The pieces were designed for serving seafood, oysters, shellfish and similar table use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eEach fork and each handle is marked with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eWMF ostrich mark\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e1\/0\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating WMF silver plating. The set is complete and comes with its original flannel cutlery case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ 6 Lobster Forks – Length: 18.5 cm (7.28 inches); Weight: 51.5g (1.82 oz) each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ 6 Seafood\/Oyster Kni.es (Stainless Steel ) – Length: 17 cm (6.69 inches); Weight: 51g (1.80 oz) each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Original Flannel Cutlery Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Material: Silver-plated handles (1\/0 mark) \u0026amp; stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Design: Intricate lobster-shaped handles, reflecting WMF’s masterful Art Nouveau craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hallmarks: Each fork and handle bears the WMF Ostrich mark and “1\/0”, signifying premium antique silver plating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Purpose: The forks are for seafood, and the kn.ves are designed for oysters and shellfish with durable stainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent antique condition.The silver-plated handles have light age-related wear. The stainless steel blades show age-related darkening, surface marks and patina. The original flannel case is present and usable, with expected signs of age and storage wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Art \u0026 Chaos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53198844100951,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/9571\/8999\/files\/d1615e83-e9e0-4506-b76f-2e156f8ac3b0.png?v=1778836649","url":"https:\/\/theartandchaos.com\/products\/antique-wmf-silver-plated-lobster-seafood-cutlery-set-12-piece-case","provider":"The Art \u0026 Chaos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}