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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1975   CAS 0389-1975; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Onyx; Silver; Agate
Description Two tines steel fork with silver and agate handle; From BRL 1982: “Straight two tined table fork, probably England (Sheffield); Fancy octagon faceted agate handles; Fancy silver ferrules; Fancy bolsters; Early to mid 18th century; Matches table knife [CAS] 0389-1684; A nice set.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 15.9