Fork
Category
Metalwork
Date
circa 1897
Materials
Silver plate
Measurements
28 mm (Width); 250 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Sheffield
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1515033
Summary
Table fork, silver plated.
Provenance
Acquired by the National Trust when The Workhouse and associated buildings were purchased in 1997. Found in Firbeck infirmary.
Marks and inscriptions
Front and rear of fork handle.: Front: THE CRIPPLEAGE Rear: Hallmark JR,&,S, rubbed mark in shield-shaped cartouche, BP (sideways) BENARES. this hallmark is connected with silver plate manufactured by John Round and Son.