Fork, Eating

Object number
97.22.17
Creator
Tisdale, Benjamin
Date
after 1800
Description
Fiddle-back fork, handle tips curved slightly upward, 2 center tines longer than outer tines. The original coin silver has been plated, resulting in a heavy piece. Monogrammed "WML", and marked "B.H. Tisdale pure coin". One of a set of 6 forks: 97.22.17, 97.22.18, 97.22.19, 97.22.20, 97.22.21 and 97.22.22.
Materials
silver
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Helen Cronkhite Chester
Related People & Organizations
Tisdale, Benjamin H. (associated)
Chester, Helen Cronkhite, Mrs. (associated)