Cutlery: Cooper Brothers Fiddle-Back Plated Set, 8

Cutlery: Cooper Brothers Fiddle-Back Plated Set, 8

R 750.00
R 750.00
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Cutlery: Cooper Brothers Fiddle-Back Plated Set, 8
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Cutlery: Cooper Brothers Fiddle-Back Plated Set, 8

Cutlery: Cooper Brothers Fiddle-Back Plated Set, 8

Vintage Cooper Brothers & Sons Silver-Plated Old English Fiddle-Back Cutlery — Set of 8.

A rare and highly collectible 8-piece vintage silver-plated cutlery set with unique historical pedigree. This curated table setting features six dinner forks and two large deep-bowled serving spoons, all styled in the timeless Old English Fiddle-back pattern with a distinct heart-tail silhouette at the handle tips.

The reverse sides carry exceptional dual manufacturing stamps — the Cooper Brothers & Sons maker mark alongside a bold recessed historical mark confirming electroplating during the Union of South Africa era (1910–1961). The metal displays a gorgeous heavy natural silver oxidation patina with unmistakable antique character, easily buffed to a mirror-shine if preferred.

Original Intended Use: Elegant high-end residential table service for main courses and accompanying side dishes.

Alternate Suggested Use: A high-end display set for a vintage cutlery canteen, food styling photography props, or a distinctive serving set for boutique guest houses.
More Details

Cooper Brothers & Sons was established in Sheffield in 1866 and became one of the city's elite foundries, renowned for thick commercial-grade silver plating that resists wear-through far longer than standard electroplate. The "Union of South Africa" stamp on these pieces dates them strictly between 1910 and 1961, representing a narrow and historically significant window when Sheffield blanks were exported to South Africa and finished via local electroplating facilities. This localized stamp makes the set particularly sought after by South African collectors as a tangible piece of local industrial history.
Did you Know?

Did you know that the "Union of South Africa" mark dates this set strictly between 1910 and 1961?

Cooper Brothers & Sons, established in Sheffield in 1866, exported high-end blanks to South Africa, where they were finished via local electroplating facilities during the Union era.

This specific localized stamp makes the set highly sought after by collectors because it represents a narrow, short-lived window of local production history.

Furthermore, Cooper Brothers was an elite Sheffield foundry known for thick, commercial-grade silver plating. This premium manufacturing pedigree means the pieces will not easily wear down to base brass or copper when polished.
Origin & Era

Made in England; Electroplated in the Union of SA, 1930s - 1950s.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 2.5cm, Length 20cm (Forks) 21.5cm (Spoons), Width 4cm.
Vintage Condition

Good Vintage Condition.

Minor age-related wear. All pieces show honest surface scratches, fine cleaning lines, and beautiful natural tarnish consistent with age and active historical hosting.

The fork tines and spoon bowls remain perfectly straight and structurally sound with no deep pitting or metal loss.
Price
R 750.00
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