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Set of Forks

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900

GUSN

GUSN-174090

Description

Set of twelve forks with mother-of-pearl handles and an overall foliate motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fish forks (place forks)
mother of pearl
sterling silver
Set, Flatware
Set, Flatware

Inscription

"Q" (Script monogram)
"PAT 1900" (stamped)
"STERLING" (stamped)

Associated Person

Quincy, Edmund, 1903-1997

Additional Identification Number

8.23
EQ103A

People and Organizations

Metropolitan Moving & Storage
Rand & Crane
Landers, Frary & Clark

Quincy, Edmund, 1903-1997

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Credit Line

Estate of Edmund Quincy

Accession Number

2009.5.23

Places

Probably United States

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