Cutlery Set
1680-1720 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This spoon was a part of a travelling set with a knife and fork, and was made in Carlsbad, a spa town famous for its souvenirs. The handle is hinged to allow it to be folded and stored, and has a design in gold on the surface. Gold leaf was heated, rubbed and hammered on and then burnished.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Steel with silver and some gilding |
| Brief description | Cutlery set comprising folding knife, fork and spoon with steel handles with silver and some gilding. Mark of a gryphon's head, Carlsbad, Bohemia, 1680-1720 |
| Physical description | Cutlery set comprising folding knife, fork and spoon with steel handles with silver and some gilding. Mark of a gryphon's head |
| Marks and inscriptions | Mark of a gryphon's head (Maker's mark) |
| Credit line | Given by J H Fitzhenry Esq. |
| Object history | ex Fitzhenry Collection |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This spoon was a part of a travelling set with a knife and fork, and was made in Carlsbad, a spa town famous for its souvenirs. The handle is hinged to allow it to be folded and stored, and has a design in gold on the surface. Gold leaf was heated, rubbed and hammered on and then burnished. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1001 to B-1902 |
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| Record created | May 26, 2005 |
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