| Accession # |
88.103 |
|
Maker |
Henry G. Reed
|
|
Maker |
Reed & Barton
|
| Title |
Dinner Fork, Roman Medallion Pattern |
| Date |
Patented December 29, 1868 |
| Medium |
Silver plate |
| Dimensions |
7 9/16 x 1 x 3/4 in. (19.2 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm) |
| Marks |
Stamped on back: "REED&BARTON 8" and "PAT.DEC.29.1868" |
| Inscriptions |
no inscriptions |
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Kate Carmel |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 45, Drawer A
|
| Description |
Dinner fork with four straight tines. Decoration begins with symmetrical volutes on either side of the outer edge. Stem then narrows slightly and, except for an incised line, which outlines the entire handle, is undecorated for over half its length. Handle is then punctuated by a small round projection, which contains a twelve-leaf floret. Handle then flares out to a circular end and which is capped by a small double-tiered rounded projection. Circular end of the handle contains a profile view of a plume-helmeted classical soldier's head set against a background of closely placed horizontal lines in imitation of engraving technique. The reverse is undecorated except for three scripted initials: "D.D.P." Roman Medallion Pattern.
Condition: Very good; normal wear. |
