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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1853-1855

GUSN

GUSN-190833

Description

Silver fork with upturned pointed handle, beaded decoration, and four tynes.

Details

Descriptive Terms

forks (flatware)
silver (metal)
Fork, Eating
Fork, Dinner
Fork, Dinner

Inscription

"ESC" (Engraved)

People and Organizations

Jones, Ball & Co.

Maker

Jones, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Dimensions

1 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lucy Merriam Brigham

Accession Number

1951.109

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

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