Vintage Viners Stainless Steel 'Shape' Pattern Dessert Pastry Forks Set of 6

Vintage Viners Stainless Steel 'Shape' Pattern Dessert Pastry Forks Set of 6 Size 6" long weight 4.2 oz all This vintage set of six dessert pastry forks is marked, 'Viners International Stainless Steel Empire on the back of the fork shafts, and SHAPE on the back of the handle. They are in very good condition and each item has a length of 6''. Forks are all in Very Good pre-owned condition. CHECK OUT ALL OUR OTHER 'SHAPE' CUTLERY LISTINGS. Viners 'Shape' is forged from 18/8 stainless steel. The cutlery has a very distinctive retro handle, with the pattern picked out in black. The handles have a satin finish, front and back, while the bowls are mirror polished. This range of cutlery is typically stamped EMPIRE. 'Shape' was designed by Gerald Benney. A fine Goldsmith, Benney was born in Hull in 1930 and went on to study at Brighton College of Art between 1946-8 where his father was Principal. After studying at the Royal College of Art between 1950-53. Benney became Professor of Silversmithing and Jewellery from 1974 to 1983 and was Consultant Designer to Viners of Sheffield throughout the 1960's. **** If you’re new to Poshmark - Welcome! Use our sign-up code PROJECTRELOVE to get $15 off your first purchase.**** All measurements & weights given are approximate, and should be used for reference purposes only. We use recycled materials to ship our products. TB907