{"product_id":"tsarist-russia-antique-copper-dinner-fork-fiddle-pattern","title":"Tsarist Russia Antique Copper Dinner Fork – Imperial Russian Fiddle Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Tsarist Russia antique is a copper (or copper alloy) dinner fork from the Imperial Russian era, likely the 19th century. The heavy, rustic fork has a classic early fiddle-pattern handle, four sturdy tines and a deep, uncleaned dark patina, with stamped marks on the reverse of the handle. A characterful piece for collectors of early cutlery and Russian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dinner fork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial Russia (Tsarist era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper \/ copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early fiddle-pattern handle, four-tine head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67 g (approx. 2.4 oz), verified on a scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped marks \/ hallmarks on the reverse of the handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine antique condition with an uncleaned, authentic dark patina. The fork shows honest signs of age and historical use, including minor surface wear and pitting. The tines are slightly aged but intact. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully, including the close-ups of the stamps, to assess the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday flatware from pre-revolutionary Russia survives far less often than presentation silver, because ordinary cutlery was used hard, melted down or simply lost over the upheavals of the 20th century. A plain copper fork with period marks offers a tangible link to daily life in the Russian Empire. It pairs well with a collection of Russian imperial antiques, early European cutlery or historical tableware, and its untouched patina will appeal to those who prefer pieces in original, uncleaned state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678834819221,"sku":"EBAY-406969225303","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/tsarist-russia-antique-copper-dinner-fork-fiddle-pattern-1.jpg?v=1791647364","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/tsarist-russia-antique-copper-dinner-fork-fiddle-pattern","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}