posted on February 13, 2005 05:55:29 AM
My sister asked me what this was and if it was worth anything. I told her I did not have a clue but that I knew where there was a bunch of smart people that would probably know so I am going to try to put the pictures on here. The piece in the middle of the fork can be folded so it lays flat (if that makes any sense) Thanks!!
posted on February 13, 2005 06:30:46 AM
Thank you very much. I didn't think it was anything special but it belonged to the grandmother of her 57yr old friend so I told her I would ask. Just out of curiosity..is there a name for the piece that keeps it up off the plate. I appreciate your help and I have sure learned a lot on this board.
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posted on February 13, 2005 08:41:24 AM
From the close-up picture, the handle appears to be somewhat porous. Therefore, my guess would be that the handle is made of bone.
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posted on February 13, 2005 08:48:44 AM
Most handles were made of bone. It came in a beautiful satin lined box with a knife and spoon. Popular in the 40's
posted on February 13, 2005 08:50:04 AM
Most likely bone with a sterling collar, but the photo is too over-exposed to tell.
the clos-up looks like wood. I was curious about the end of the handle myself, but since I'm not really interested in it, did not feel the need to hassle Parkman for more pictures.
I was excited when I found my first set. It is stag horn with sterling fittings. My set has a carving knife, serving fork and carving fork. I later found out that they are so common, seems no one wants them anymore.
posted on February 13, 2005 08:51:38 AM
The piece that bends keeps the knife from going into the meat to far. and also for resting on the plate. I haven't heard it call anything.
Someone might just have the other pieces that match that one and would buy it complete the set.
posted on February 13, 2005 09:40:09 AM
Came in a set Knife fork and sharping item. I could not even sell a set at Thanksgiving, listed as turkey carving set etc. Good luck. Some even have bone handles on them. Our antique mall still has one at $20.00 knife and fork.
posted on February 13, 2005 10:18:56 AM
We used them all the time in England, and I still do. We call the metal piece a finger guard, it is in case the knife slips when cutting the meat, and it will then hit the guard instead of your fingers. I bought a lovely set at a flea market, knife, fork and steel (for sharpening) Bone handle, made in Sheffield England, I don't think it was ever used, still in a lovely leather covered box. I had a terrible time selling it, ended up selling it for a loss.
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