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Fork (one of a pair)
Probably Sheffield, England
1800-1850
Measurements
5-7/8 in x 5/8 in x 1/2 in
Materials
Steel and bone
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp
Accession Number
1959.4160
Condition Notes
The tines 1959.4160.2 are about 1/8-inch shorter than the other fork. 1959.4160.2 is also missing the steel cap at the end of the handle.
Provenance
Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp
Comments
The two-tine forks have handle halves that attach to the handle tang with two steel pins. Steel caps finished the ends of the handles, although that on 1959.4160.2 is now missing. Diapering or cross-hatching carved into the handles is now very faint because of wear.