Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-1946 | |
Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Fork | |
Culture | German, Scandinavian or English (?) | |
Global Region | Europe | |
Country | Germany, possibly | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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Other Geographic Data | Possibly northern Germany, Scandinavia or England | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 16th to 18th century | |
Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
Materials | Metal: Iron; Copper alloy | |
Description | Two-tined iron fork with copper alloy handle that is decorated with a woman holding an infant with two children behind her; From BRL 1982: "Straight, two-tined fork. Unknown origin, possibly North German, Scandinavian or even English / 16th-18th century; Handle: Cast copper alloy, with engraved details - Woman holding an infant and accompanied by two small children (females). She wears a laced bodice and long gown, though she appears naked from the back." | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 16.9 |