Name/Title
Knife fork spoon and toothpick in caseEntry/Object ID
0000.1.143Description
143.01 Knife: Blade flaring with a triangular point and baluster-shaped bolster. The demountable handle of silver writhen and ending in a bead. GZ engraved near the top in roman capitals.
143.02 Fork: Silver with four, curved tines and faceted shoulders; hinged at the neck with a fleurs-de-lys on the retaining band, the handle flaring and engraved with vertical lines. The finial cast as a woman in 16th century dress; she unscrews to reveal -
143.03 a concealed toothpick.
143.04 Spoon bowl: Large flat oval silver bowl with rings on the back which can be slotted over the tines of the fork.
143.05 Case: Covered with red leather and stamped in gold with naturalistic flowers and rosettes.Collection
Cutlery Collection, SetMade/Created
Date made
1650 - 1700Time Period
17Place
Country
GermanyContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
On blade: a hammer and star-shape
On fork : RO ? with a mullet in-betweenOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Cutlery Collection Record BookOther Number
CC143Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: Knife with handle: 205mm
Fork: 159mm; with fitted spoon bowl 188mm
Case: 165mmExhibitions
Exhibition
Masterpieces of Cutlery and the Art of EatingNotes
Exhibition Catalogue Number: 115
