6 Vintag Silverplate Shrimp Cocktail Forks Advertising Seafood Grotto Detroit MI

Description

Six vintage silverplate seafood forks advertising the
Seafood Grotto Restaurant in Detroit, Michigan.
The forks were made by the R. Wallace Silver Plate Co. in the
Alamo
pattern for the restaurant.  Each handle is engraved with
SEAFOOD GROTTO
.  The restaurant was originally located in the Griswold Hotel, downtown Detroit, then moved to the 7 Mile and Telegraph Rd. location in the 1940's.  The set comes with an original new old stock advertising postcard from the restaurant's 7 Mile Rd location.
The forks measure 6" long.  The Alamo pattern was introduced in 1913, so these forks could have been used at either location.
They are in excellent vintage condition.  Still quite glossy.  Expect some stubborn tarnish and scratches from normal use and handling.  One fork has some scratches on the tines, see closeup.) No plate loss that I can see.  They have been hand washed and gently hand polished just enough to assess condition.
Shipping in the U.S. is free.   You
are buying this set
in as pictured,
as is condition, please no returns
.
Please take a close look at the photos and use the zoom feature as they describe the set best.
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Most of the items we sell are estate finds, and are presented to you in
as is, as photographed, as found condition, please no returns.
They are described to the best of our knowledge. Some wear is to be expected, unless described as flawless or mint. We can't know everything about every item we offer, so please take a good look at the photos and ask questions if need be. Please use the Ebay message system for any correspondences regarding this sale.
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