Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-2117 | |
| Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Fork | |
| Culture | Dutch or German | |
| Global Region | Europe | |
| Country | Netherlands or Germany | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | early 1800s, probably | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Ivory; Silver | |
| Description | Four-tined fork with "S" stamped on back, silver bolster has longitudinal lines etched into it, ivory has raised flutes carved in it for decoration; From BRL 1982: “Miniature or child’s table fork with matched knife (CAS 0389-2118); Dutch or German; Fancy carved ivory handle; Original silver ferrule; Steel blade; Four tined fork with fancy bolster; Marked ‘S’ for ‘Stahl’ (Stahl = steel); Probably early 19th century, perhaps earlier.†| |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.3, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 13.3 | |