Knife and fork

Dutch or British

17th century

Not on view

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Title: Knife and fork
Date: 17th century
Culture: Dutch or British
Medium: Gold, enamel, steel
Dimensions: Length (knife .294): 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm);
Length (fork .295): 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Object Number: 32.100.294, .295
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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