{"product_id":"vintage-art-deco-dessert-forks-set-of-2-18411","title":"Vintage Art Deco Dessert Forks, Set of 2 – Amber Translucent Handles, Stainless Steel, Austria\/Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming pair of \u003cstrong\u003eArt Deco dessert forks\u003c\/strong\u003e with elegant amber translucent handles, engraved decoration and stainless steel tines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle and Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from approximately the 1930s to 1950s, these forks beautifully capture the refined geometric lines and warm colors of the Art Deco period. The handles are made of an early translucent plastic with the appearance of Bakelite or Catalin (untested). In Austria and Germany, forks like these were often included in evening sets, used for cocktail parties or for serving appetizers and light meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 2 forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 17 cm (6.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth of fork head: 1.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: stainless steel, amber translucent early plastic (Bakelite\/Catalin style, untested)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Austria\/Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: probably 1930s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate signs of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho They’re For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of vintage cutlery, Art Deco tableware and early plastics – a unique detail for a stylish table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash by hand and dry immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for the set of 2 forks. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEisenstadt, the flea market. Among ordinary cutlery lay this pair of forks, amber-colored and faintly translucent, as if they had stored up light. Made for cocktail parties, for small bites between conversations. How many conversations have they already accompanied, a glass in the other hand?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eAmber that holds light — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57489668505975,"sku":"30075","price":49.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8249291893_e1t2.jpg?v=1790268108","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/vintage-art-deco-dessert-forks-set-of-2-18411","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}