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Catalog Number |
1976.1.5202.2.1 |
Object Name |
Fork, Dinner |
Title/Pattern |
Rex |
Artist/Author/Creator |
Reed & Barton |
Description |
Silverplate 4 tined Dinner fork, one of 12 dinner forks, part of a set consisting of 12 dinner forks, 11 luncheon forks. 11 teaspoons, 12 dessert spoons and 18 large dessert spoon. It is a Reed & Barton pattern "Rex" that was patented in 1894. Listed in the 1908 Reed and Barton catalog. Plume design around outer edge of handle, initials "BPVW " (Bessie Pardee Van Wickle) are vertically engraved on the front of the handle. Back has double line around outside of handle, a plume and leaf design at top, heart shaped swirl at base. |
Maker's Information |
On the back of the handle is "P.P. Jan 30, 1894", "Reed & Barton" , "12" |
Materials |
Silverplate |
Condition |
Good |
Associated with |
Bessie Pardee Van Wickle McKee |
Search Terms |
Silver Place Setting Floral Cutlery Flatware Utensil Silverware Sterling Monogram Monogram |
Catalog Sub-category |
Food Service T&E |