Designer
Charles Osborne (American, born England, 1848–1920)American, born England, 1848–1920
Manufacturer
Whiting Manufacturing Company(American, active 1866–1926)American, active 1866–1926
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Fish Fork and Knife
- from the "Ivory" pattern
Datec. 1890
PlaceNew York, United States
MediumSilver, gilt, and ivory
Dimensions(Fish Fork): 7/8 × 10 1/2 × 3 1/16 in. (2.2 × 26.7 × 7.8 cm)
(Fish Knife or Server): 1 3/16 × 14 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (3 × 36.2 × 8.3 cm)
(Fish Knife or Server): 1 3/16 × 14 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (3 × 36.2 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jas A. Gundry
Object number95.317.1,.2
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: There is the manufacturers stamp on the bottom and at the base of the handle of the fork. There is also: "STERLING 2888".
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Charles T. Grosjean
Designed 1884, made 1885–91
Sterling silver and gilt
97.195-97.196
Gorham Manufacturing Company
c. 1880–1890
Sterling silver, gilt, and enamel
97.358.1-.4
