Fish fork (one of a set of nine)

1910-1927

Maker

Boardman Glossop & Co. Ltd. (1895-1927)

Measurements

7-3/4 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

2022.9

Condition Notes

All of the bone handles show splits.  Fork 2022.9.5 has had a collar repair added to the shaft end of the bo9nhe handle.  All of the forks exhibit light tarnish.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The stamped, four-tine forks have plain bone handles attached to metal handle tangs.  A multiple-ring collar is at this junction.  The fork tines are relatively short.  The flat face of the forks and adjoining shaft are engraved with a fish among decorative outlining and floral motifs.