1974.0012.001, 1974.0012.002, 1974.0012.003, 1974.0012.004 Fork, Luncheon Fork, view 1
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Fork (Luncheon fork)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    William Blackstone Johnston (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Macon, Georgia, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1832-1850

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Museum Object Number:

    1974.0012.002


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1974.0012.002

Object Name

Fork (Luncheon fork)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mrs. Lloyd G. Bowers

Creator (Role)

William Blackstone Johnston (Maker)

Place of Origin

Macon, Georgia, United States, North America

Date

1832-1850

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle back; maker's mark "W.B.JOHNSTON." in serated rectangle on back of handle
2. Inscription; Handle front; script initials "SAR" lengthwise on handle front

Materials

Silver

Dimensions (inches)

6.81 (L)

Dimensions (centimeters)

17.3 (L)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• An illustrated glossary of spoon terms, pp. 467-488