Fork (one of a pair)

1790-1791

Maker

Richard Crossley (working 1782-1815)

Measurements

7-7/8 in x 1 in x 3/4 in

Materials

Silver

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Hugh R. Sharp Jr. and Bayard Sharp

Accession Number

1968.840

Inscription

An "RC" touchmark accompanies four London hallmarks, including a date letter "p" and lion passant.  An engraved crest on the underside of the handle shows an heraldic wreath supporting a griffens head.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The four-tined silver fork has a rounded handle with an upturned tip.