| Accession # | 88.113.1 |
|---|---|
| Maker | Oxford Silver Plate Co. |
| Title | Beef-Serving Fork, "Narcissus Pattern" |
| Date | design patented January 14, 1908 |
| Medium | Silver-plate |
| Dimensions | 8 3/4 x 3 9/16 in. (22.2 x 9 cm) |
| Marks | stamped on back of stem: PAT.JAN.14.08 OXFORD SILVER PLATE CO. |
| Inscriptions | no inscriptions |
| Signed | Unsigned |
| Credit Line | Anonymous gift |
| Location | Visible Storage: Case 45, Drawer F |
| Description | Meat serving fork with four tines. Two thin central tines with outward flared tips. Outer left tine which flares outward is somewhat broader. Outer right tine is much broader, has a blunted tip, and also flares outwardly. Stem of folk is covered by realistic, symmetrical, molded, vegetal, Art Nouveau decoration which begins on the shoulder with leaves and a large six-petal flower. Stem entwined with leaves and stems and two more flowers. End of handle flare out to elongated pointed oval, which contains a center reserve surrounded by two buds and one large central flower with six petals. CONDITION: Yellow base metal on raised overall design; otherwise normal wear. |
