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Dinner Fork

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-55645

Description

Silver dinner fork with a pointed oval handle and four tines. Etched foliated and scroll design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

table forks
bright cutting
silver (metal)
Fork, Eating
Fork, Dinner
Fork, Dinner

Inscription

"Lydia" (Engraved on the handle)

Additional Identification Number

1965.129b

Maker

Brown, Henry T. (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

USA

Accession Number

1965.129.2

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