Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Luce Center
Oyster fork
Object Number:
INV.14295
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 15.6 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "VICEROY PLATE, U.S.A."
Description:
silver plated oyster fork with a downturned, threaded pointed handle with foliate scrolls; three curved and pointed tines; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
