Caption

William Gale & Son (American, active New York, 1850–1866). Fork, 1856, Gothic Pattern Design Patent 1847. Silver, 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Kevin L. Stayton, 86.17.1.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Fork

Date

1856, Gothic Pattern Design Patent 1847

Medium

Silver

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

Engraved in script on front of handle: Mary P. Clark

Markings

Maker's mark rubbed away; on back of stem: CLARK & CO / 1586

Credit Line

Gift of Kevin L. Stayton

Accession Number

86.17.1

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