Fork
- Object Name:
- Fork
- Object ID:
- 1989.057.016
- Creator:
- William B. Durgin Co
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- circa 1925
- Description:
- Fork, serving, one of a pair (1989.57.16-.17). Silver, in Durgin's "Chatham" pattern. Diamond-shaped pointed ended handle, with slightly upturned end. Ridge on center of stem front, flaring out slightly above 4-tined fork. Tines are of equal dimensions, terminating in pointed tips. Long mid-rib on back of handle and stem, continuing into a 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 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.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-1.625 L-8.687 inches
- 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
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