Olive Fork

• Artist: 1847 Rogers Brothers (Maker)
• Medium: Silver plate
• Geographical Location: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1847
• Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 3/4 in. (17.1 x 1.9 cm)
• Markings: On back of stem: "1847 ROGERS. BROS. A1"
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 45, Dwr. A
• Accession Number: 87.223.5
• Image: 87.223.5_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2007

Catalogue Description:
Olive fork with slightly flaring tines and rounded shoulder above which is a long straight stem flaring to rounded handle with truncated midrib. Engraved: "Maggie" in gothic letters. Pattern Antique. A colonial revival pattern in a modern form. Condition: Silver plate worn throughout.