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Dessert Fork

c. 1880

Maison Cardeilhac

(French)
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Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
gilt silver and ivory
Measurements
Overall: 21.4 x 2.1 x 1.9 cm (8 7/16 x 13/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Nicholas J. Velloney 2003.245.2
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gilt silver and ivory dessert fork is oriented vertically. Three narrow silver tines taper to sharp points at the base. Above, the silver widens into scrolled flourishes. The long, tapering ivory handle is covered with dense, gilded carvings of swirling foliage and organic patterns. At the top, a rectangular gold cap is decorated with miniature ornamental shapes and crowned by a small, pointed finial.

Dessert Fork

c. 1880

Maison Cardeilhac

(French)
France, 19th century

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