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Fish Fork (USA)

This is a Fish fork. It was manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company. It is dated 1875–80 and we acquired it in 2006. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This fish fork is a very good example of the early use of Japonism in American silver and of fish utensils. This piece, together with its companion knife, would be a great addition to the collection to illustrate both high style and food-driven shapes.stiers.

This object was donated by Historical Design Inc.. It is credited Gift of Historical Design Inc..

This is a silver teakettle that is square in shape and its cover, handle, base and spirit lamp beneath are square, as well. The piece is brimming with ornamentation, which has been achieved using two design processes: repousse, (hammering a decoration from the back of the piece) and chasing (hammering a decoration on the front of the piece). The kettle is replete with berries, butterflies, leaves and vines and the cover has a foliate knob on top.

Tea Kettle And Stand (USA)
cast, chased, repoussé silver, ivory.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-1-a/d

A square-shaped silver teapot that features an engraved floral design throughout. The engraved flowers cover the handle as well as the spout. The lid of the teapot is haped like a sunflower.

Teapot
cast, chased, repoussé silver, ivory.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-2

A square-shaped two tiered silver coffee pot that features an engraved floral design throughout. The engraved flowers cover the handle as well as the spout. The lid of the teapot is haped like a sunflower.

Coffee Pot
cast, chased, repoussé silver, ivory.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-3

Our curators have highlighted 3 objects that are related to this one.

Cream Pitcher
silver.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-5

A square-shaped silver waste bowl that features an engraved floral design throughout. The engraved flowers cover the handle as well as the spout. The lid of the teapot is haped like a sunflower.

Waste Bowl
cast, chased, repoussé silver.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-6

A square-shaped silver sugar bowl with lid that features an engraved floral design throughout. The engraved flowers cover the handle as well as the spout. The lid of the teapot is haped like a sunflower.

Sugar Bowl And Lid
cast, chased, repoussé silver.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-4-a,b

Cite this object as

Fish Fork (USA); Manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company (United States); silver; Gift of Historical Design Inc.; 2006-30-5

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.

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Accession Number 2006-30-5
Object ID 18706759