Art Nouveau Whiting Mfg. Co. Sterling Silver Large Serving Fork, Lily Pattern, Antique

Large sterling silver serving fork in the Lily pattern by Whiting Mfg. Co., dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The handle features deeply cast, high-relief lily blossoms and scrolling foliage running the full length of the shank, terminating in a richly detailed floral finial — a hallmark of the American Art Nouveau aesthetic of the period. The four-tine fork head transitions from the ornate handle via a shell-and-scroll shoulder. Measures 11.5 inches long by approximately 1.8 inches wide. Total weight is 123 g — a notably heavy, substantial piece. Marked with the Whiting maker's mark and STERLING on the reverse. The handle cartouche is not monogrammed. Shows light age-appropriate patina in the recesses of the relief work, consistent with its antique age.