Fork 20 cm long, 75 g weight, does it have any value, any history?
Very unusual hallmarks for me.
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This is a William Eaton mark registered in 1828 and used until 1840. This fork is date stamped 1830 (t) by the London assay office
The scrap value is ÂŁ103. You would get 60% of that at the smelter.
The style is plain fiddle and its value depends on tine wear.
The little crest is interesting. Do you want me to look it up?
Is it safe to try to sell it for ÂŁ103? WhatsApp Image 2026-09-28 at 18.03.37 (1)|375x500
On Ebay at that price it will get some interest. The tines are worn but not badly.
May I presume the crest is of no interest to you save it enhances value? Which it probably doesn’t.
Clean it up, straighten out the tines gently and you should get your price. William Eaton is a top maker known for stout cutlery.
Possible wording: “William IV plain fiddle pattern fork. Manufactured by William Eaton’s shop at 2 Lovell’s Court, Pater Noster Row, London in 1830 and so assayed. Weight 75 gram or 2.41 troy oz. Length 20 cm or 7.88 inches. Condition, worn consistent with age and nearly two centuries of butler polish. No nicks, scrapes or damage. Crested with “two wings addorsed and saltire over a pelleted cross”. Hallmarks displayed: William Eaton sponsor mark, Lion passant for Sterling (.925 silver) mark, lower case “t” date mark for 1830-31, leopard head uncrowned for London assay mark and sovereign head duty paid mark for William IV present King’s five times great-uncle. The initials above the double helex WE mark are tally marks for the men working in Eaton’s store so they are paid for making it.”
Thank you very much.
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