{"product_id":"oneida-queen-bess-forks","title":"Oneida Community Queen Bess II Salad Forks 1946 Tudor Plate Set of 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eOneida Community Queen Bess II salad forks are a set of seven 1946 Tudor Plate silverplate forks with the pattern's trailing wild rose and leaf handle design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seven forks are solid and usable, with visible tarnish, surface scratches, dark spotting, and uneven silver tone from age and use, but no bends are noted in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral Queen Bess II pattern fits a vintage table setting, replacement flatware collection, or mixed silverplate service where matching mid-century Oneida pieces are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 7 salad forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salad or dessert forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silverplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver with aged tarnish and darker areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-silverware-flatware\" title=\"TUDOR PLATE ONEIDA COMMUNITY\"\u003eTUDOR PLATE ONEIDA COMMUNITY\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen Bess II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-century floral flatware with trailing wild rose and leaf decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 1\/4 inches long each. Combined product weight 7.4 ounces. Shipping weight 1 pound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven matching four-tine forks with floral handle decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e All seven forks are complete and usable, with clear signs of age and regular table use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe floral handle detail remains visible across the set, and the fork shapes appear straight without obvious bends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe matching group gives a buyer seven useful pieces at once rather than requiring individual replacement purchases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarnish, surface scratches, and uneven silver tone are visible across the bowls, tines, necks, and handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral pieces show darker spotting and oxidation, including heavier dark discoloration on one fork around the tines and upper bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finish varies from fork to fork, which is consistent with a used silverplate set that has not been polished to a uniform shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen Bess II was introduced by Oneida Community in 1946 under the Tudor Plate line, using a floral pattern that brought a traditional rose motif into postwar table settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis group suits someone filling out a Queen Bess II service, replacing missing salad forks, or building a coordinated vintage silverplate table setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven matching forks make this group especially practical for replacement use, and the clearly readable Tudor Plate Oneida Community mark helps identify the maker and line without relying on the floral design alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe age wear is left visible so the next owner can decide whether to keep the softened silver tone or polish the pieces for a brighter table setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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