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CAS 0389-1853A-C   CAS 0389-1853A-C; Fork with case
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork with case
Culture
Global Region Europe
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Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Wood: ebony
Description A: Petite, two-pronged fork set in round, carved wooden handle; B: Removable, screw-on case to enclose fork; C: Removable, screw-on metal cap for end of fork handle; Handle is hollow for the storage of small, granular seasoning, such as salt; Cap on handle has a small, flat hinged top to easily pour seasoning from hollow.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = C=0.6, Max Diam = A=1.8; B=1.9; C=1.9, Length = A=14.2; B=9.6