Fork, Fish

Object Name:

Fork, Fish

Object ID:

1989.057.078-.088

Creator:

William B. Durgin Co -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH

Date:

circa 1925

Description:

Forks, fish, large, set of eleven. Silver, in Durgin's "Chatham" pattern. Diamond-shaped pointed ended handle, with slightly upturned end. Ridge on center of stem front, flaring out gradually to form wide, and then narrowing, base of the tines. Four plain tines, the outer two being slightly wider than the inner two. Long mid-rib on back of handle and stem, continuing into a long faux-drop on back of the fork. Cast on front of handle in raised upper-case stylized lettering, oriented vertically: "D / B / J". Cast on back of shoulder in upper-case script letter, "D" within a circle (for William B. Durgin Co.). Stamped on back of stem in upper-case roman letters, "STERLING" and "PAT'D", incuse.
OBJECT REGISTER:
1989.57.78 7.437" x 1.375", 1.71 oz, 1.56 troy oz, 48.59 grams.
1989.57.79 7.437" x 1.375", 1.78 oz, 1.62 troy oz, 50.36 grams.
1989.57.80 7.437" x 1.375", 1.70 oz, 1.55 troy oz, 48.22 grams.
1989.57.81 7.50" x 1.375", 1.73 oz, 1.58 troy oz, 49.00 grams. Upward bend in handle, 2.5" from the back.
1989.57.82 7.437" x 1.375", 1.69 oz, 1.54 troy oz, 47.93 grams. Bend in handle.
1989.57.83 7.50" x 1.375", 1.69 oz, 1.54 troy oz, 47.87 grams.
1989.57.84 7.50" x 1.375", 1.71 oz, 1.56 troy oz, 48.60 grams. Upward bend in handle, 2" from the back.
1989.57.85 7.437" x 1.375", 1.71 oz, 1.55 troy oz, 48.35 grams. Upward bend in handle; several coarse scratches on back of stem.
1989.57.86 7.437" x 1.375", 1.69 oz, 1.54 troy oz, 48.02 grams. Upward bend in handle, 2.25" from the back.
1989.57.87 7.437" x 1.375", 1.73 oz, 1.58 troy oz, 49.01 grams. Slight upward bend in handle, close to the back.
1989.57.88 7.50" x 1.375", 1.69 oz, 1.54 troy oz, 48.01 grams. Slight upward bend in handle, 2.375" from the back.

Material:

Metal
Silver

Provenance:

Part of a 243-piece sterling silver service originally acquired by and used by Robert (1880-1973) and Dorothy (1881-) Jackson of Concord, New Hampshire, parents of donors. Set includes flatware (231 pieces), a four-piece coffee set, two serving trays, gravy boat, pitcher, and two salt dishes.
Given "in loving memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a tribute to the artisans of New Hampshire, from Sarah Jackson Doyle and Hope Jackson Garvan." The Chatham pattern was first introduced by the Durgin Co., Concord, N.H., c. 1910.

Credit Line:

Given in Loving Memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a Tribute to the Artisans of New Hampshire

People:

Jackson, Dorothy B. (1882-1933), Jackson, Robert (1880-1973), Durgin, William B. (1833-1905)