Fork Manufacturer: Hotchkiss & Schreuder (American, ca. 1850–1871)

1865–70

American Decorative Arts

On view, 1st floor, American Decorative Arts before 1900

During the 1860s, flatware with classical busts at the end of the handle became widely popular and was made by a number of manufacturers. Although the design differed between manufacturers, the pattern is generally referred to as "medallion." This medallion fork was made in Syracuse, New York, by the firm Hotchkiss & Schreuder.

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Fork: 7 in. (17.78 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance Clement

Accession Number

2008.103.1.1

Geography

Manufactured in Syracuse, New York

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Flatware

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Provenance
By descent to Dr. and Mrs. David H. Clement, New Haven, Connetciut; by descent to their daughter, Constance Clement, New Haven, Connecticut; gift to Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut, 2008.
Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions, July 1, 2007–June 30, 2008," in "Recent Acquisitions," special issue, Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2008), 171
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

forks

Marks

"H & S" [Roman capitals] incuse on back of shaft of fork.

Inscriptions

"C" engraved on reverse of terminal

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