Fork

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Hudson Valley

SS.75.2 a

SS.75.2 a

Name/Title

Fork

Entry/Object ID

SS.75.2 a-l

Description

Small fork: plain fiddleback handle, forward bent tip with short rib; four tines; relatively large projection over bowl; no drop; heavy for size; maker's mark and hallmarks placed horizontally on back of shank; shaded script "I" on back of handle: MARQUAND & CO. in rectangle, and 3 hallmarks: Sovereign's head, lion passant, block "S".

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Marquand & Company

Date made

1834 - 1838

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SS.75.2 A-L
SS.75.2

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

15/16 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 15/16 x 6 3/4 in. (2.4 x 17.1 cm)

Material

silver

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: One has bent tine. One has two slightly upraised tines.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Washington Irving (1783-1859)

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 15B

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial