Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pickle forks (2) (Kings II)
Object Number:
1941.961bc
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 6 1/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 15.6 x 1.9 x 1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handles: "D" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handles: "GORHAM" and an anchor
Description:
Pair of silver pickle forks with slightly upturned, threaded, double-swell handle with shell and foliate decoration; handle engraved, "D" in script; squared shoulders and three curved tines, one on each is wider and pointed, with shell drops; maker's marks stamped on the undersides of the handles.
"Kings II" pattern.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.