Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-1819 | |
| Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Fork | |
| Culture | French | |
| Global Region | Europe | |
| Country | France | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1800-1815 | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Wood: ebony; Silver | |
| Description | Three-tined carving fork, with steel tines and a collapsible guard, black wooden handle is enclosed on both ends by silver decoration, back of wood handle has a silver shield imbedded in it; From BRL 1982: "Carving fork, France, Empire style, circa 1800-1815. Three-tined fork with fancy bolster and shank; Ebony handle; Silver ferrule, cap, and shield; Well fitted spring-loaded folding guard with trefoil end." | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.8, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 28.9 | |