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Knife and Fork

1750-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Steel knife and fork with pistol-grip handles of loaded stamped silver decorated with conventional leaf ornament. Maker's mark: RM over BS lion passant


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Knife (Culinary Tool)
  • Fork
Materials and techniques
Steel with loaded stamped silver
Brief description
Steel knife and fork with pistol-grip handles of loaded stamped silver. Maker's mark: RM over BS, English, late 18th century
Physical description
Steel knife and fork with pistol-grip handles of loaded stamped silver decorated with conventional leaf ornament. Maker's mark: RM over BS lion passant
Marks and inscriptions
  • RM over BS (Maker's mark:)
  • Lion passant (Mark for sterling silver)
Credit line
Given by J. H. Fitzhenry
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
1037&A-1902

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Record createdMarch 4, 2005
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