Fork
1847-1848 (made)
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This silver fork was made in Sheffield between 1847 and 1848. At this time there was a flourishing market for specialised serving equipment and specialised cutlery such as fish knives and forks and soup spoons. The accompanying fish slices and soup ladles were decorated with the same ornate patterns.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, cast |
| Brief description | Silver, Sheffield hallmarks for 1847-8 and mark of Joseph Rogers and Sons Ltd |
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| Marks and inscriptions | On handle: maker JR for Joseph Rodgers and Sons, Sheffield, duty, sterling; On fork: maker, sterling, duty, crown and date 'd' for 1847-48 |
| Summary | This silver fork was made in Sheffield between 1847 and 1848. At this time there was a flourishing market for specialised serving equipment and specialised cutlery such as fish knives and forks and soup spoons. The accompanying fish slices and soup ladles were decorated with the same ornate patterns. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 4896-1858 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2004 |
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