3 Antique 1896 F.P. Pfleghar & Son Silverplate Corn Cob Holders Stands As Is For Sale

Item: Antique Silver-Plated Corn Cob Holders with Built-In Stands (Lot of 3)Manufacturer: F.P. Pfleghar & Son (New Haven, Conn.)Patent Date: September 22, 1896 (Stamped PAT. SEPT. 22 - 96)Era/Style: Late Victorian / Early Art Nouveau Novelty FlatwareAbout This Item:
Up for sale is a rare grouping of three (3) authentic 19th-century silver-plated corn cob skewers. Originally invented during the height of Victorian dining culture, these specialty tools showcase both luxury and clever engineering. Each piece features a sharp central puncture spike, dual stability prongs, a classic spiral-fluted handle, and an integrated biomorphic wing-shaped table stand designed to prop messy, buttered corn cobs off fine linens. This exact Pfleghar model was famously utilized as luxury dining car flatware on historic railroads like the Santa Fe and Illinois Central.Condition Report (Selling Strictly \"As Is\"):Patina: All three pieces remain in their original, unpolished estate condition with heavy, dark, authentic antique silver tarnish.Plate Loss: One holder shows noticeable silverplate wear/loss on the central spike, exposing the dark oxidized base metal beneath (clearly shown in close-up photos).Structure: There are no breaks, cracks, welds, or structural bends. The prongs and stands remain sturdy and intact.Please examine all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the primary visual description. Perfect for antique flatware replacement pieces, railroad memorabilia collectors, or Victorian kitchen decor displays.