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Fork (Dinner fork)
William Birks & Co.
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Birks & Co. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silverplate on copper (fused plate)
- Iron
- Pitch
Museum Object Number
1963.0829.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1963.0829.005
Object Name
Fork (Dinner fork)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
William Birks & Co. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, left side, near blade
Inscription: "W·B / & Co" stamped in rectangular into the silver plate.
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, right side, near blade
Inscription: "STER/LING" stamped in rectangular into the silver plate.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silverplate on copper (fused plate)
- Iron
- Pitch
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
0.591 (W) x 7.283 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.5 (W) x 18.5 (L)