Fork
Unknown Maker
Fork has two long tines with baluster neck. Tapered silver handle with segmented panels to form rectangular profile. Front and back panels chased with decorative pattern fluted end with raised knop; Handle engraved at end with "A" (converse) and "H" (reverse).
Credit: The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
c. 1730-40
Silver, steel
1985-103-4
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