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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1896   CAS 0389-1896; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture French
Global Region Europe
Country France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Iron; Silver; Ivory (elephant)
Description Four-tined fork with ivory handle held in place by two silver bands; Silver oval with engraved initials is imbedded in the back of the bone handle; From BRL 1982: "Table fork / early 19th century France. Tines: plain, four-tined fork. Handle: Elephant ivory; silver plated ferrule, cap and shield."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 20.6