Collection Highlights
Great Attraction at the Masonic Hall...Joice Heth
Date:
1835
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1835.49
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Oyster fork
Object Number:
INV.14494
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 15.6 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J. H. H. & CO A1 12" incuse
Description:
silver plated oyster fork with a slightly upturned, threaded, pointed handle and three tines, one wider and pointed; maker's amrks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
