Fish Fork

• Medium: Silverplate
• Geographical Location: England
• Dates: second half 19th century
• Dimensions: 15/16 x 9 9/16 x 2 3/8 in. (2.4 x 24.3 x 6 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside of handle: a row of five tiny hallmarks containing, from left to right: "B"; "B"; [pictograph]; [pictograph]; "EP" within shield
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H28, 6JJ
• Accession Number: 1996.37.25
• Image: 1996.37.25.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Silver-plate fish fork. Shield-shaped fork with five tines; fork pierced across base with comma-shaped holes; fork tapers and arches up to form narrow handle with lobed grip at end. Handle decorated in relief on both top and undersides with foliate and shell forms. Condition: Good; small nicks and scratches all over.