Not currently on display at the V&A

Knife and Fork

early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Folding knife and fork with handles of silver and tortoiseshell, with stamped silver figures and the arms of Saxony. Mark: a device in a wreath, Germany (Saxony), early 18th century


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Knife (Culinary Tool)
  • Fork
Materials and techniques
stamped silver and tortoiseshell
Brief description
Folding knife and fork with handles of silver and tortoiseshell, with stamped silver figures and the arms of Saxony. Mark: a device in a wreath, Germany (Saxony), early 18th century
Physical description
Folding knife and fork with handles of silver and tortoiseshell, with stamped silver figures and the arms of Saxony. Mark: a device in a wreath, Germany (Saxony), early 18th century
Credit line
Salting Bequest
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.619&A-1910

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Record createdMay 26, 2005
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