Fork, India Pattern
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Silver-plate
DATES
ca. 1890
DIMENSIONS
7 11/16 x 1 x 13/16 in. (19.5 x 2.5 x 2.1 cm)
MARKINGS
Stamped on back: "1880. PAIRPOINT.MFG.CO 8"
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
ACCESSION NUMBER
1989.112.1
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Robert Tuggle
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Dinner fork with four straight tines. At center of handle is horizontal band consisting of central zigzag formed by opposing rows of triangles, flanked top and bottom by a smaller row of triangles. Below is impressed series of four graduated flowers between paired leaves and trailing tendril at bottom. Above band is slightly arched band consisting of closely placed elongated triangular shapes with a row of scallops on upper border of band. Another band placed perpendicularly consisting of waving thin stems, every third one topped by an impressed dot. Textured area formed by two bands. Upper end of handle terminates in gently arched crest undecorated with a satin finish. Reverse undecorated with overall satin finish.
Condition: Very good original condition. Heavily weighted. Bright plate on lower area and tines, satin finish on end of handle and reverse. Light overall scratching due to normal wear.
MUSEUM LOCATION
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