Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Luncheon forks (2)
Object Number:
INV.14297ab
Date:
ca. 1811-1830
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 6 3/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the undersides of the stems: "F & G" in a rectangle, lion passant, [?], and a bust
Description:
Pair of silver luncheon forks with upturned fiddle thread handles with the Morris family crest, a tower in flames, engraved on the undersides; flared sholders and four curved tines on each; makers' marks stamped on the undersides of the stems.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
