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Knife and Fork

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

This knife and fork were made at the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, which was established in ca. 1743. It was an important factory in the production of early English porcelain.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Knife (Culinary Tool)
  • Fork
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Knife and fork, porcelain and metal, Chelsea Porcelain factory, England, 18th Century.
Physical description
Knife and fork, metal utensils with porcelain handles, white, moulded with floral deocration in relief.
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Summary
This knife and fork were made at the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, which was established in ca. 1743. It was an important factory in the production of early English porcelain.
Collection
Accession number
288-1899

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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