Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
1773-1809
1867.298
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dessert forks (2)
Object name
Dessert forks (2)
Date
ca. 1870
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
each overall: 7 x 7/8 in. ( 17.8 x 2.2 cm )
Description
Pair of silver dessert forks with upturned, threaded, medallion and pointed oval handles with foliate decoration; engraved on the underside of the handle; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stems.
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