Table fork, fiddle pattern (1)
Maker’s marks: "DG"
Dumfries town marks: fouled anchor, stag's head
Other mark: “G”
Up until the 1700s forks were considered a sign of excessive delicacy and most people preferred to eat with a knife and their fingers.
Object no :
DMSW035a-c
Collection :
Creator :
David Gray
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length 210mm, width 29mm
Materials :
silver
Location :
NA
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