Sardine Serving Fork, Sterling Silver, Lot J

Stamped “Sterling”, 7 tines. One tine bends slightly back from the others, which should be easily correctable with the careful application of cloth-covered pliers.

One piece available. Sardine tin for scale.  Probably dates from the 1930s.

Original use was not to remove sardines from the tin, this was a serving piece used to move sardines from their arrangement on a platter to an individual’s plate.