| Accession # | 88.112.6 |
|---|---|
| Maker | Towle Manufacturing Company |
| Title | Dinner Fork, "Victor Pattern" |
| Date | ca. 1882 |
| Medium | Silver-plate |
| Dimensions | 7 7/16 x 1 x 1 in. (18.9 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm) |
| Marks | stamped on back: "H. Best & SON 12oz" |
| Inscriptions | no inscriptions |
| Signed | Unsigned |
| Credit Line | Gift of Robert Tuggle |
| Location | Visible Storage: Case 45, Drawer C |
| Description | Half the handle is undecorated. The symmetrical decoration begins with opposed "C' shape scrolls followed by four narrow molded horizontal bands capped by a half floret. Then a stylized plant with elaborate leaves and scrolls in the Dresser manner. This is surrounded by a chevron of closely molded vertical hatching, which in turn is surrounded by a small floret with symmetrical leaves. The empty field above (intended for initials) is bordered by a narrow edge of small leaf-like decoration. The end is capped by a sunburst design; the reverse has similar decoration, but lacks the central floral motives. Victor pattern. Although there is no maker's mark, this is a distinctive pattern seemingly made only by Toile. H. Best & Son is certainly a retailer's mark. CONDITION: Good; normal wear, some scratches. |
