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Luncheon Fork

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875-1880

GUSN

GUSN-16950

Description

One of a set of eleven. Silver luncheon fork with a downturned spatulate handle and four tines.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dessert forks
silver (metal)
Fork, Eating
Fork, Luncheon
Fork, Luncheon

Inscription

"M" (Engraved on the handle)

Additional Identification Number

1974.298k

Maker

William Senter & Co. (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Portland, ME, USA

Accession Number

1974.298.11

Places

Maine (United States)

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