{"product_id":"cohr-sterling-fish-serving-set","title":"Cohr Sterling Fish Serving Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sterling silver set of a fish servers. This charming set has been wonderfully executed to a high quality. The handle ends have been detailed with leaping fish, and the same is true for both of the ends of each piece.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efish serving fork and fish serving slice, designed to lift and serve whole cooked fish cleanly from a platter without breaking the delicate flesh. The broad, flattened slice supports the body of the fish, while the wide, short-tined fork steadies it as it is transferred to individual plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey became fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when presenting an entire poached salmon, trout, sole, or turbot was considered one of the hallmarks of formal dining. Unlike everyday table cutlery, these pieces were made specifically for service at the table, allowing the host to portion fish elegantly while preserving its presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculptural fish handles on your set are particularly charming. Beyond their decorative appeal, they reflect the longstanding association between fish motifs and seafood service, a theme embraced by many Scandinavian silversmiths during the mid-20th century. Their satin finish and clean, modern lines suggest they were intended to be both practical and sculptural, embodying the restrained elegance for which Scandinavian silver became renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s home, they remain as useful as they are decorative. Whether serving grilled branzino, salmon, trout, or smoked fish, they bring a level of ceremony to the table that modern serving utensils rarely achieve. They are also wonderful pieces to leave on display when not in use, combining functional design with the quiet artistry of Scandinavian silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tVu25\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nH aqk aql bkL\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nH bkK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nH ar4 z\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Tm aeJ cgjhk\" id=\":3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aeF\" id=\":1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"main\" class=\"nH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nH g\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nH a98 iY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aHU hx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"h7 ie\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Bk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"G3 G2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-325\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-326\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-legacy-message-id=\"19f2f013bf302bec\" data-message-id=\"#msg-f:1869820762914827244\" class=\"adn ads\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":4ld\" class=\"ii gt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":4le\" class=\"a3s aiL\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-342\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the Danish town of Fredericia on 25 April 1860 by goldsmith Ditlev Madsen Cohr, Cohr grew from a small workshop producing handmade flatware into one of Denmark’s most respected silver manufacturers. After Ditlev’s death in 1883, his son Carl M. Cohr assumed control, modernising the business while preserving the exacting standards of traditional Danish silversmithing. Under his leadership, the firm expanded rapidly, becoming a joint-stock company in 1906 and establishing itself as one of Denmark’s foremost producers of sterling silver and silver-plated wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many smaller Danish workshops, Cohr successfully balanced industrial efficiency with artistic ambition. The company invested in modern production techniques while continuing to employ highly skilled craftsmen capable of hand finishing even its larger production runs. By the early twentieth century, its workshops were among the largest and most technically advanced in Denmark, producing refined tableware, hollowware, presentation pieces and ecclesiastical silver. Throughout the twentieth century, Cohr collaborated with leading Danish designers, embracing the clean lines and restrained forms that came to define Scandinavian design while maintaining exceptional standards of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Cohr is regarded as one of the great names in Danish silver. From elegant Art Nouveau pieces to the understated modernism of the post-war period, the firm’s work reflects more than a century of thoughtful design and technical excellence. Although production in Fredericia came to an end in 1987, Cohr silver remains highly sought after for its quality, timeless aesthetic and enduring craftsmanship, standing as a lasting example of Denmark’s rich silversmithing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fish fork is 8 inches long with the fork element 2.4 inches across. The knife is 9 inches long and 2 inches at its widest part of the blade. The condition of both pieces is excellent. They have not been polished, and show some light wear, but no major condition issues. 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