An early 19th century Australian silver Fiddle pattern table fork

An early 19th century Australian silver Fiddle pattern table fork,

by Felix Lynn, Sydney, New South Wales circa 1836,

the reverse of the terminal with a Masonic square and compass and initials 'C.E.J', length 21cm, approx. weight 2.4oz.

Felix Lynn first arrived in Sydney from London on 'Swiftsure' on 8 May, 1829. In June of that year, he is described as a working jeweller and Silversmith in George Street. In 1835, he sailed from Sydney on the 'Leda', but returned on the 'Midlothian' in July the following year. He is listed in the Sydney directories for 1836 and 1837 as a jeweller and silversmith in Elizabeth Street.

For an image of the maker's mark see, Hawkins, J., Nineteenth Century Australian Silver, Antique Collectors' Club, 1990, volume 1, page 94, plate 66.