Fish fork (one of a set of five)

1910-1930

Maker

William Hutton & Sons (1800-1930)

Measurements

7-5/8 in x 7/8 in x 1/2 in

Materials

Electroplated white metal alloy, bone, steel core

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, anonymous loan

Accession Number

2022.10

Condition Notes

All of the bone handles have splits.  Fork 2022.10.5 has a metal collar added to the handle where it meets the fork shaft.  Forks 2022.10.3 and .4 has solder repairs where the handle meets the fork shaft.  All of the forks display light tarnish.

Provenance

Ex coll H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The stamped four-tine forks have engraved strapwork on the face of the fork.  The handle shaft is four-sided.  The tip of the bone handle is carved with stylized acanthus leaves.

This set of forks is en suite with a set of knives (accession no. 2022.12).