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Made in Edinburgh

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This silver fork was made in Edinburgh in 1820-1, probably by the silversmith James Hewitt. The fork is known as a 'Queens' pattern fork from the design of the handle.

Fork with three steel prongs set on a long shaped neck and a silver Queen's pattern handle, by J.H., Edinburgh, 1820 - 1821, inscribed "IES"(?) on the end of the handle

In the 18th and 19th centuries, making cutlery, or flatware, was the mainstay of many Scottish goldsmiths. As eating habits became more sophisticated cutlery items were produced in greater numbers and had an increasingly diverse range of patterns.

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