Hearth Fork
Maker
Unknown, American
Additional Title(s)
- Wrought Iron Hearth Fork
Collections
ClassificationsTOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Datelate 18th - early 19th century
Mediumwrought iron
Dimensions2 1/2 × 24 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (6.4 × 62.9 × 3.8 cm.)
DescriptionWrought iron hearth fork; the handle with vase and ring shaping, incised geometric decoration, and impressed mark on verso "WG", extending to three curved tines, the central tine being formed from the bottom point of a heart inset between the outer tow tines
Markingsstamped on verso: WG
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Jonathan and Karin Fielding
Status
On viewObject number2016.25.134
