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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1946   CAS 0389-1946; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture German, Scandinavian or English (?)
Global Region Europe
Country Germany, possibly
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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