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Knife and Fork Handles, “Formal Daisy” Pattern

Manufacturer Worcester Porcelain Company (British)

CultureEnglish

Dateca. 1756-60

MediumPorcelain

DimensionsBase: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)

Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II

Object numberL2005.10.360

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Description360.1 - This is a Worcester "Knife Handle Formal Daisy" pattern knife handle. It is pistol-shaped and painted on either side with a floral spray. The terminal has an elaborate scroll-edged lambrequin device on the spine and a less elaborate scrolling pendant on the underside beneath an insect and repeated below the neck as a border. The handle is mounted with a contemporary silver collar and steel knife blade.

360.2 - This is a Worcester "Knife Handle Formal Daisy" pattern fork handle. It is pistol-shaped and painted on either side with a floral spray. The terminal has an elaborate scroll-edged lambrequin device on the spine and a less elaborate scrolling pendant on the underside beneath an insect and repeated below the neck as a border. The handle is mounted with a contemporary silver collar and steel two-tined fork.
ProvenanceHenry Clay Hofheimer, II