Antique 3-Tine Forks Wood Handle Pewter Inlay Civil War Era 2pc Set 7.25"
Unbranded
3-Tine Table Forks - Steel with Inlaid Wood Handles
19th Century / Civil War Era, 2 Pieces
This pair of antique 19th-century three-tine dining forks represents classic American cutlery from the mid-to-late 1800s, an era commonly associated with the Civil War and Victorian periods. Each fork features hand-shaped three-prong steel construction paired with dark hardwood handle scales adorned with decorative cast pewter inlays and end bolsters. Three-tine forks of this style were staples in 19th-century households before four-tine flatware became standard.
• No visible maker hallmarks or manufacturer stamps readable on steel or handles
• Decorative spearhead pewter inlays set into dark hardwood handle scales
• Carbon steel three-tine construction with integral bolsters and pewter end caps
• Includes 2 matching dining forks measuring approximately 7.25 inches in length
Condition: Antique condition with moderate surface oxidation, age patina, and dark spotting across the steel tines. Fork tines remain straight and intact. Wood handles exhibit authentic age wear, small shrinkage fissures around the pewter inlays, and secure pins. No loose parts or repairs.