Reed & Barton Sterling Trajan Fork Gold Wash Condiment Fork 1892 Monogram 9 1/2"

Well, first let me say grading and researching sterling silver is not my day job. I am just beginning to clean out our house for our eventual move to warmer and less taxed climes. This fork belonged to my grandmother, then my mother and now me. From research, I think the maker is Reed and Barton. I "think" the pattern is Trajan. If I am wrong, all you experts out there, PLEASE set me straight. The fork tarnished. I "think" the pronged part is gold washed. I guess it could be just tarnished, but it defiantly has a gold tint to it. I have been told NOT to clean the silver and leave that to the buyer. I only cleaned the back of the fork in an effort to read the markings better. Otherwise, in nice condition considering how old it is. BUT THE FORK HAS BEEN USED. The total length of the fork is about 9 1/2". The back is hard to read/photograph but there are some symbols, the word Sterling - as I said it is hard to read. There is a monogram on the back side of the fork. I am not good at reading the script. Could be an "L", but I am not sure. Please look at all the photos (if you need more let me know). Ask any questions you may have before you buy. I try to describe everything the best I can. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and look.