Pair of Collector's Forks with Shield of Jerusalem on Top of Handle

Object/Artifact

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

One of the collector's forks from Jerusalem.: Image of the silver collector's fork decorated with an enameled townscape on the handle. The top of the design reads "JERUSALEM." There is also silver details around the shield and handle of the spoon in swirls designs.
One of the collector's forks from Jerusalem.

Image of the silver collector's fork decorated with an enameled townscape on the handle. The top of the design reads "JERUSALEM." There is also silver details around the shield and handle of the spoon in swirls designs.

Name/Title

Pair of Collector's Forks with Shield of Jerusalem on Top of Handle

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000398

Description

Set of two collector's forks with decorated with a Jerusalem townscape. Both forks depict scenes of Jerusalem. There is small red-roofed temple and a church in the enameled handle.

Context

The set of silverware is a collector’s item, normally purchased during trips to the country of origin. The Jordans likely purchased these pieces during one of the visits to the Holy Land.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Israel

Region

West Asia

Continent

Asia

Parts

Count

2

Parts

2 forks