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Pickle Fork

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. middle 19th century

GUSN

GUSN-247038

Description

Three-pronged silver pickle fork, with two scrolls atop the handle. The initial "B" is engraved on the handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pickle forks
silver (metal)
engraving (action)
Fork, Pickle

Inscription

"B" (Engraved)
"SMITH PATTERSON CO. STERLING PAT 1903" (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Katharine Richardson

Accession Number

2002.29.10

Places

Probably United States

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