Name/Title
Knife and fork in caseEntry/Object ID
0000.1.88Description
88.01 Knife: Blade sabre-shaped with a turned bolster.
88.02 Fork: Head has two long tines with a baluster-shaped bolster.
Handles: Ivory, flaring in shape, circular in section, with silver ferrules and flat caps; the ivory is decorated with a pattern of large tulips and small clover leaves executed in silver pique work, red and green composition.
88.03 Case: Leather with stamped decoration.Collection
Cutlery Collection, Fork and KnifeMade/Created
Date made
circa 1700Time Period
18Place
City
LondonCountry
EnglandContinent
EuropeNotes
Company Connection: Mark of Peter Spitzer registered in 1698. Peter Spitzer was Master 1725. Spitzer used several marks.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Knife: On blade 'SPITSR' and a fleur-de-lys and the dagger
Fork:
Case:Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Cutlery Collection Record BookOther Number
CC88Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: Knife: 245 mm
Fork: 183 mmExhibitions
Exhibition
Masterpieces of Cutlery and the Art of EatingNotes
Exhibition Catalogue Number: 60
