{"product_id":"antique-french-mother-of-pearl-fruit-forks-set-of-4-belle-epoque-flatware","title":"Antique French Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks, Set of 4, Belle Époque Flatware, Fourchettes à Fruits","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eA quietly luxurious detail for the table, the fourchettes à fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eThis set of four antique French fruit forks dates to the Belle Époque, when even the smallest elements of dining were chosen with care. Each fork is finished with a luminous mother-of-pearl handle—softly iridescent, catching the light with every movement—paired with a delicately gilded two-tine blade traditionally reserved for fruit and dessert service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eThe gentle patina of the metal speaks to a century of use, while the sculpted ferrules add a refined decorative note, echoing the romantic elegance of French entertaining at the turn of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eThese are not merely utensils, but finishing pieces—meant for a table layered with linen, porcelain, and candlelight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e– Set of four antique fruit forks\u003cbr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e– France, circa 1890–1920\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e– Mother-of-pearl handles with gilded metal tines\u003cbr data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e– Classic two-prong design for fruit and dessert service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eBeautifully aged with a soft, time-earned patina to the metal. The mother-of-pearl handles remain smooth and luminous, with light wear consistent with age. A few of the tips are bent just slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003ePerfect for an intimate dessert course, a curated cheese board, or simply to bring a sense of occasion to the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aimee's French Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45949307191494,"sku":"Vint-FruitForks","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/9971\/3478\/files\/IMG_2551.jpg?v=1781545691","url":"https:\/\/www.aimeesfrenchmarket.com\/products\/antique-french-mother-of-pearl-fruit-forks-set-of-4-belle-epoque-flatware","provider":"Aimee's French Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}