Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1966.032.002 |
Object Name |
Fork, Dessert |
Title |
Old Colony Pastry Serving Fork |
Lexicon category |
4: T&E For Materials |
Date |
1911+ |
Year Range from |
1911 |
Year Range to |
1940 |
Made |
1847 Rogers Bros. |
Description |
A 1940s-looking pastry fork in an 1847 Rogers Bros. pattern. There are three tines that are connected at the two-thirds point near the ends by two mirrored-image "S" shapes. The silverplated fork was triple-plated when it was manufactured. The handle tip pattern has two symmetrical voids and has a somewhat v-shaped raised pattern of tiny roses. This has been referred to as a pierced and "Draped Floral Pattern", and likely dates from the 1911-1940s period. Two small four leaf-like motifs decorate the two rear ends of the fork area. There is also a pattern on the back side of the handle tip as well. Its official name is "Old Colony Pastry Serving Fork" (seven and 7/8 inches long). |
Makers mark |
Emboss-style lettering: "1847 ROGERS BROS.", then a circular mark, then impressed mark of "XS TRIPLE" |
Provenance |
The "Old Colony" pattern was introduced in 1911? This pattern also is seen on a spade-like cheese scoop, an ice-cream fork, a butter pick, and other serving pieces that are obsolete nowadays. The Old Colony meat forks did not have the pierced connectors between the tines, but had four tines. Original provenance unknown. Last owned by Mrs. Stanley Young or Durham, Grey County. |
Collection |
Food Service Tools & Equipment |
Material |
Metal/Silver |
Dimensions |
W-3.34 L-18.7 D-0.2 cm |
Found |
Durham, Municipality of West Grey, Grey County |
Function |
Used to serve/transfer pastry from its platter to one's meal plate. |