Material

iron

Dimensions

OL: 15 1/4"; OW: 4 1/8".

Creation Date

1768

Description

Long, flat rectangular shank with notched and serrated decoration on upper surface, terminating in a four pronged fork; fork supported on a rear leg (the downward extension of the end of the shank), and a pair of front legs (the downward extension of a cross place attached near fork end of shank); flat "square" feet on all three legs.

Marks/Inscription

"1768" incised on upper surface below prongs.

Provenance

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Museum Purchase. Miner J. Cooper Antiques, Windsor, NY

Kitchen Artifact ID

Acc. No. 1960-28