Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-1745 | |
Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Fork | |
Culture | English | |
Global Region | Europe | |
Country | England / Great Britain | |
State/Prov./Dist. | England | |
County | South Yorkshire | |
Other Geographic Data | City: Sheffield | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | early to mid 18th century | |
Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
Materials | Metal: Steel; Silver; Stone (carnelian?) | |
Description | From BRL 1982: "Miniature table fork; England, London or Sheffield, early to mid 18th century; Octagon faceted, orange stone (carnelian?) (sic) handle; Silver ferrules and burrs; Steel blade; Straight, two-tined fork with fancy bolster; Matches knife CAS 0389-1744; A superb set." | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 10.2 |