Can anyone i.d. the use of this Dutch silver fork?

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Hi all. I have a Dutch .833 silver fork with two pointed tines and one flat tine, with the mark AK above *47 for the widow Kuijlenburg-Borst of Shoonhoven, 1882-1893. I’ve seen this form with a spoon referred to as a “ginger set.” Does anyone know if this is correct and what the particular use of the set is for? Appreciate your thoughts.

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A cold meat serving fork?

Replacements has a similar American silver plate fork.

https://www.replacements.com/silver-oneida-silver-linden-silverplate-1900-small-solid-cold-meat-serving-fork/p/24693881

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Similar conceptually.

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The Christofle pattern “book” also shows a similar serving fork.

https://www.christofle.com/us_en/services/size-guide/cutlery

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They are pastry forks

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