Fork
dated 1691 (made)
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Fork with four tines, with a moulded stem and ferrule of silver and handle of carved ivory inlaid with minute carvings under amber. The handle ends are carved in the shape of a double sea-horse. A foliated scroll has the inscription 'ANNO.1.6.9.1.'
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, with carved ivory and amber |
| Brief description | Fork with tines, neck and ferrule of silver, with a handle of carved ivory and amber, North Western Europe, ca.1700 |
| Physical description | Fork with four tines, with a moulded stem and ferrule of silver and handle of carved ivory inlaid with minute carvings under amber. The handle ends are carved in the shape of a double sea-horse. A foliated scroll has the inscription 'ANNO.1.6.9.1.' |
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| Credit line | Given by J. H. Fitzhenry |
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| Accession number | 1061-1902 |
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| Record created | March 23, 2005 |
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