Hello
I don’t know on which fact you base yours statement that Server fork is early German?
Look:
http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_marks.html
Well to be marked as it is was German rule for silver alloy from 1 January 1888 on. But it’s today — more then 120 years later! — to be punched by equal signs. Yours object could be of spring 2009 too.
There isn’t any other indication — e.g. Maker’s Mark — for an indication of possible time span.
This object is maybe produced in a one men workshop e.g. in Hanau by an outside supplier — and not punched.
This kind of products is called «Fantasy Products» or «Gift Silver». Normally that is a range of service objects e.g. butter knife and cheese knife too. If there were found a catalogue or some additional service objects which bear producers punch; then it’s easier to tell.
In autumn 2009 in Germany would be published a profound researched monographic book on Hanau industry. Maybe then some sounded clues be possible?
Kind regards silverport
