Set of serving utensils

Object/Artifact

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Boscobel House and Gardens

Name/Title

Set of serving utensils

Entry/Object ID

S 61.19 a-c

Description

fish server, serving fork, and serving spoon. The fish server has a decoratively pierced blade. The serving fork has six tines. The serving spoon has a pointed oval bowl. The handle of each is cased in silver.

Category

Silver

Acquisition

Accession

S 61.19

Source or Donor

Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Thompson

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Thompson, 1961

Made/Created

Artist

William Eley & William Fearn

Date made

1802 - 1803

Place

City

London

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Engraved Monogram

Transcription

ECD

Material/Technique

Engraved

Type

Hallmark

Notes

Each is marked with five hallmarks including date letter "G". The spoon and fork also have three hallmarks on the handle.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Serving fork

Height

10-7/8 in

Width

2 in

Dimension Description

Serving spoon

Height

10-3/4 in

Width

2-1/8 in

Dimension Description

Fish server

Height

10-7/8 in

Width

2-3/4 in

Material

Silver

Condition

Notes

A seam in the silver casing on the handle of the fish server is opening up.

Provenance

Notes

Shipped aboard the ""Commerce"", September 30, 1803. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Thompson, 1961.