19th Century Carving Fork Sterling Silver & Stag Horn Handle

This vintage item is a carving fork likely from the 19th century, featuring a genuine stag horn handle and a sterling silver bolster and cap. The fork includes a hinged guard or rest that functions as a safety guard to prevent hand slippage and keeps the prongs off the table surface. Similar antique pieces have been identified from manufacturers such as Joseph Elliot & Sons of Sheffield and Böker Solingen.