Fork

1775-1825

Measurements

6-7/8 in x 5/8 in x 5/8 in

Materials

Steel and walnut

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.4166

Inscription

“STEEL” is stamped into the side of the shaft.

Condition Notes

One tine is slightly bent, the other has lost some length.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The two-tine fork has a rounded and tapered walnut handle applied to the end of the handle tang. Given the atypical shape and material of the handle, it is likely a replacement.