Description: Vintage Swedish Modern Pattern Sterling Silver Shrimp/Cocktail/Seafood ForkBy Allan Adler (1916-2002) ~ Famous Silversmith to the StarsSet of 4 Swedish Modern Pattern- (1969-2002) Hand Hammered Sterling Silver ~~ approx 6" each in length.weight of each fork is approx 27 grams-- 108 grams total of 4This vintage small shrimp/seafood/cocktail forks are in unused condition.Backstamped: Allan Adler Hand Hammered SterlingI am helping some retiring jeweler friends sell some items.They worked with Allan Adler on special projects for many years.These are new old stock-never used. (F-1)Please note these will be sent signature required at delivery.Who was Allan Adler?Allan Adler was a silversmith, who through decades of work eventually became known as the “silversmith to the stars.” He also briefly made radar equipment for the US during World War II. Many of Adler’s clients were celebrities, Frank Sinatra, Errol Flynn were early clients of his. His career stretched long enough that people like Tom Hanks and Michael Jackson were also clients by the end of his life. Allan Adler also worked with several notable political figures. He made a silver coffee urn to be used as a fund-raiser for presidential-hopeful, John F. Kennedy. He also made silver pieces for Winston Churchill and Pat Brown, the 32nd Governor of California. His pieces have been featured in the “Living Treasures of California'' exhibition at the famed Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. He was married to Becca Blanchard, the daughter of famed silversmith Porter Blanchard. What kind of art did Allan Adler make?Allan Adler was a silversmith. His flatware patterns and hollowware were famed for their smooth, clean shapes and refined lines. He also made jewelry. While initially starting out as a lathing contractor and silversmith, by the end of the 1930s, Adler had moved into the wholesale silversmith business. His company made the crown for the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants, as well as many candlesticks and goblets for celebrity clients in the 1940s. Payment: We only accept payment through Ebay. Return Policy: Please ask questions prior to purchase. All sales are final. Refund/Returns will be considered only if item is grossly misrepresented. Shipping Policy: We ship in the US and Internationally through Ebay's Global shipping program. Most packages are shipped through the USPS or Fedx, Insured. If for some reason our shipping quoted price does not cover the actual cost of shipping, we have the right to raise the price to cover costs.DUE TO PORCH PIRATES: Any item selling for over $75 (before shipping & taxes) will be sent signature required at receipt. Policies:We sell a variety of items and are not experts on everything we sell. We describe our items as accurately and honestly as possible. We sell every item "AS IS". Surface wear is common to any previously owned piece. We encourage you to ask as many questions as you like before bid. If you are the winning bidder and are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us & allow the opportunity to attempt to remedy the situation before leaving feedback. Thank you for your interest.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Peoria, Arizona
End Time: 2024-11-18T20:48:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.95 USD
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Brand: Allan Adler
Pattern: Swedish Modern
Composition: Sterling Silver
Type: Fork
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Age: Post-1940
