Vintage Silver-Plated Cake/Pastry Fork Set

This is a set of vintage dessert or cake forks, characterized by their three-tined design and a notable notch on the outermost tine, which is traditional for cutting through delicate pastries. The pieces are constructed from a base metal, likely nickel or brass, with a silver-plated finish as indicated by the clear stamps on the reverse of the handle. The stamps explicitly read 'SILVER PLATED' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND', along with a design registration number 'RD 813739'. Based on the registration number, these forks likely date to the mid-20th century, specifically the late 1930s or 1940s. The forks feature a sleek, undecorated handle design consistent with the transitioning styles between late Art Deco and early Mid-Century Modernism. The set is presented in a period-correct storage case with a satin-lined interior and dark velvet or felt holding tabs. In terms of condition, the silver plating shows moderate surface scratches, micro-pitting, and some light tarnishing characteristic of age and previous use. No significant plating loss (bleeding) is immediately visible in the image, suggesting the plating was of good quality. The tines appear straight and the structural integrity is sound, making them suitable for continued use or display as a collectible silver-plate set.