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Fork

Object Name:
Fork
Object ID:
1957.001.07
Creator:
Gordon & Co.Manufacturer
Place of Origin:
Boston, MA
Date:
circa 1850
Description:
Fork. Made by Gordon & Co., Boston, MA; c. 1850. "Grape" pattern. Silver. Flat, tapered handle with an upturned end; four tines. Embossed decoration of scrolled borders, two clusters of grapes on face near end, and leaves in scrolls on front and back. "GORDON & CO." and "PATENT. 1850", stamped incuse on back of handle. One of a set of six.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-1 L-6.6 inches
Provenance:
Part of "25 pieces of table silver," given by Miss Margaret H. Jewell.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
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