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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1972   CAS 0389-1972; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture German, probably
Global Region Europe
Country Germany, probably
State/Prov./Dist. Bavaria, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Tin alloy or lead alloy; Other metal; Horn
Description From BRL 1982: “Fork, probably Bavarian; Horn handle with molded in place tin alloy or lead alloy decorations, with engraving; Though the style is older, the piece is probably mid 19th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 18.3