Meriden Silver CARDINAL (1887) S/P Cold Meat Fork / "B"

This auction is for a fine and vintage solid silverplated cold meat serving fork by Meriden Silver Co. / International in their early and extremely rare CARDINAL pattern of 1887. Server measures 8 5/8" long and is marked with manufacturer's trademark & pat. 1887. Found in very good condition. Sports the period monogram of the letter B in a gothyc style. No areas of unsightly damage, plate loss or repairs. Just light surface scratches & tarnish commensurate with age and gentle use. Please note similar items retail for $40.00+ when found in other venues, thank you. Offered for a low opening bid and no reserve. Thank you.

 I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE CONDITION OF AN ITEM AS DETAILED AND AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE. SOMETIMES HUMAN ERRORS OCCUR AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING THIS OR ANY OF MY OTHER ITEMS UP FOR SALE. I WILL APPRECIATE PAYMENT BE SENT NO LATER THAN 10 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE END OF AN AUCTION; OTHERWISE IT WILL BE MY PREROGATIVE TO RE-LIST ITEM OR DISPOSE OF IT TO THE BEST OF MY INTEREST. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY CORRESPONDING TAX ON THEIR PURCHASES. ALL INTERNATIONAL SALES WILL BE MARKED AS MERCHANDISE AND VALUE DECLARED WILL BE THE SAME AS WINNING BID (PLEASE BEWARE THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I ALTER THE VALUE OR DESCRIPTION OF ANY OFFICIAL FORMS). IF AT THE END OF THIS TRANSACTION YOU ARE PLEASED WITH IT, YOUR POSITIVE FEEDBACK WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND RETURNED IN KIND. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.