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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1745   CAS 0389-1745; Fork
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