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FORK FROM A SET OF KNIVES AND FORKS (ONE OF 36)

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Porcelain handles are painted in turquoise or bleu celeste pebbled cacotte d'or. On the side of each handle is a reserved white panel with a single exotic bird in a landscape, all in colors. Forks have three tines. Probably Minton handles imitating Sevres.

Object name:
FORK FROM A SET OF KNIVES AND FORKS (ONE OF 36)
Made from:
Porcelain -- silver gilt
Made in:
London, England
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
26.44.31
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK London, 1925-1926, maker's mark C M J M in a shield
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973