Fork

Probably Sheffield, England

1760-1830

Measurements

6-3/4 in x 5/8 in x 1/2 in

Materials

Steel and bone

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Mrs. Alfred C. Harrison

Accession Number

1969.291.2

Provenance

When donated to Winterthur, this fork was one of a group of three forks.

Comments

The two-tined fork has a handle tang that appears to screw about one-half inch into the handle, which is slightly curved. The tines of the fork flare slightly. The handle is possibly a replacement.