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Fork (France), 1819–38
This is a fork. It was made by Jean-Charles Cahier. It is dated 1819–38 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger and Arthur Wiesenberger.
It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger.
Its dimensions are
L x W x D: 21.1 × 3 × 2.9 cm (8 5/16 × 1 3/16 × 1 1/8 in.)
It has the following markings
On reverse of stem, stamped: [1] French mark for .950 fineness, used 1819-1838 [2] Maker's mark, possibly Jean-Charles Cahier [3] Paris guaranty mark, used 1819-1838
It is inscribed
On reverse of stem, below Paris guarantee mark, hand inscribed: "45-349"
Cite this object as
Fork (France), 1819–38; Made by Jean-Charles Cahier; silver; L x W x D: 21.1 × 3 × 2.9 cm (8 5/16 × 1 3/16 × 1 1/8 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger; 1960-189-1-d
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.
