Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-1876 | |
| Category | Culinary Items; Pottery | |
| Object Name | Fork | |
| Culture | English, probably, or possibly Dutch | |
| Global Region | Europe | |
| Country | England / Great Britain probably, or possibly Netherlands | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | England, Great Britain probably, or possibly Netherlands | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | early 1700s | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Porcelain; Silver | |
| Description | Two-tined steel fork with silver bolster and silver slip on decoration on proximal end of handle; The handle is painted porcelain with floral design and scroll work; From BRL 1982: “Table fork, probably England, possibly Holland, early 18th century; White glazed ceramic pistol shaped handles, elaborate, hand-painted with flowers; Silver ferrules, elaborate silver caps; Fancy bolster; Two straight tine fork; Match to knife CAS 0389-1875; Outstanding set.†| |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 24.5 | |