Name/Title
Set of cutlery in a caseEntry/Object ID
0000.1.82Description
Originally of seven pieces: it now comprises:
82.01 Silver spoon-bowl, threaded for handle, oval rat-tail.
82.02 Fork-head, threaded for handle, three straight tines.
82.03 Silver knife handle, tubular, tapering, of circular sectionwith small flat octagonal cap.
82.04 Pair of gilt steel scissors, etched with male and female heads, foliage, rosettes etc.
82.05 Case of red leather with compartments for the above, and also for missing spoon and fork-handles and knife blade, slotted at the sides for cords (missing), decorated with gold stamped designs of flames, foliage, etc.Collection
Cutlery Collection, SetMade/Created
Date made
1650 - 1700Time Period
17Place
Country
FranceContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Spoon bowl: Illegible makers mark including 'H' and a pellet
Fork:
Knife handle:
Scissors: A crowned head ?Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Cutlery Collection Record BookOther Number
CC82Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: Spoon bowl: 70mm
Fork head: 53mm
Knife handle: 62mm
Scissors: overall 79 mm; blades 29 mm
Case, closed: 100mm
