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Silver 2 Pronged Notched Puritan Fork - Replica of Manners Fork, 1632
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Reference: S11021
Period: George V
Year: 1935
Silversmith: Thomas Bradbury & Sons
Place: London
Price: $ 140.00
Weight: 37 grams
Dimensions: 17.4 cm
Condition: Excellent
Description: An interesting 17th century style silver notched 2 pronged fork, a replica of the earliest known English table fork. The fork has 3 notches at the top of the stem, a rare feature seen occasionally on puritan spoons. it also has 2 family crests, the top a griffiths head and wings, the Montagu family crest, the second is a peacock in pride, the crest of John Manners, 8th Earl of Rutland of Haddon Hall, the owner of the original fork. The original, made in 1632, is known as the Manners Fork, and is in the V&A museum in London. This fork is a good gauge, very pleasing to use, we tested it on cold meats and olives! The hallmarks are excellent, and include the optional Jubilee mark, used in 1934 and 1935. A real talking point for your dinner table. Note: - we now have another example of this fork, S 1808, in original box.
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Silver 2 Pronged Notched Puritan Fork - Replica of Manners Fork, 1632
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Manners sterling silver pickle fork
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John Manners, 8th Earl of Rutland of Haddon Hall, Montagu Family crest
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Thomas Bradbury & Sons London silver hallmarks, Silver Jubilee mark
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2 Pronged silver Notched Puritan Fork
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