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Carving FORK

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-187770

Description

Varving fork with antler handle and a retractable guard. Guard has a dual use as gurad and stand. Sterling ferrule is plain.

Details

Descriptive Terms

silver (metal)
Set, Carving

Inscription

"STERLING" (Marked on edge of ferrule)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 1 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1512.1

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