Larch
Table Fork
2007 (designed)
2007 (designed)
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"Larch" cutlery has historical design influences from the 18th century but the flowing form gives this pattern a modern flavour and brings it up to date.
When Julius Caesar lay siege to an alpine fort he was amazed that the burning brushwood had no effect on the timber walls of the fort he was trying to burn down as the walls were constructed of larch wood. A generation later larch wood was used in the building of the palace in Rome for the Emperor Augustus. Larch cutlery is made using the finest quality 18/10 stainless steel and is made with either a mirror or satin finish.
When Julius Caesar lay siege to an alpine fort he was amazed that the burning brushwood had no effect on the timber walls of the fort he was trying to burn down as the walls were constructed of larch wood. A generation later larch wood was used in the building of the palace in Rome for the Emperor Augustus. Larch cutlery is made using the finest quality 18/10 stainless steel and is made with either a mirror or satin finish.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Larch (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stainless steel 18/10, forged and polished to a mirror finish |
| Brief description | Table fork from a seven piece place setting, "Larch", stainless steel, mirror finish, designed by William Welch, 2007 |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Studio William Welch Ltd |
| Object history | "Larch" cutlery has historical design influences from the 18th century but the flowing form gives this pattern a modern flavour and brings it up to date. |
| Summary | "Larch" cutlery has historical design influences from the 18th century but the flowing form gives this pattern a modern flavour and brings it up to date. When Julius Caesar lay siege to an alpine fort he was amazed that the burning brushwood had no effect on the timber walls of the fort he was trying to burn down as the walls were constructed of larch wood. A generation later larch wood was used in the building of the palace in Rome for the Emperor Augustus. Larch cutlery is made using the finest quality 18/10 stainless steel and is made with either a mirror or satin finish. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.34:2-2013 |
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| Record created | August 13, 2014 |
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