Not currently on display at the V&A

Knife and Fork

1600-1650 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Knife and fork with handles of octagonal section engraved silver with cast and chased angel finial. Steel blade and tines. Mark: a heart


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Knife
  • Fork
Materials and techniques
Engraved silver, cast and chased
Brief description
Knife and fork with handles of engraved silver with cast and chased angel finial. Mark: a heart, Germany or Netherlands, first half of the 17th century
Physical description
Knife and fork with handles of octagonal section engraved silver with cast and chased angel finial. Steel blade and tines. Mark: a heart
Marks and inscriptions
Mark: a heart
Credit line
Given by Dr. W L Hildburgh, FSA
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.8 & A-1948

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Record createdApril 18, 2005
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