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Fork

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1820

GUSN

GUSN-17121

Description

3-pronged steel head ( 2 3/4 cm) w/ connecting section (2 cm) joining head to handle; handle is made of bone, dyed green; shape of handle is cylindrical w/ a curved metal-tipped end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

forks (flatware)
bone (material)
dyeing
steel (alloy)
Steel
Bone
Dyed
FORK

Maker

Savory and Pryce ? (Maker)

Dimensions

8.75 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1924.255L

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