Museum Collections
Luce Center
Oyster forks (5)
Object Number:
INV.14499a-e
Date:
ca. 1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 3/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 13.7 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the undersides of the handles: "LBS" in script
stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "S" in a winged circle, "STERLING" and "THEODORE B. STARR"
Description:
Five silver oyster forks with downturned oval handles with an allover floral pattern on the front and the undersides of the handles engraved, "LBS" in script; three curved and pointed tines on each; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the stems.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.