Who created "Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle"?

Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle was created by William Boswell, active London, late 17th century. in late 17th century.

When was "Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle" created?

This artwork was created late 17th century.

Is "Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle" in the public domain?

Yes, Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle

William Boswell, active London, late 17th century.

late 17th century

Classification

cutlery

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Francis B. Lothrop, Mrs. George Batchelder, and Gordon Abbott, Sr.

Accession Number

1957-29-4-e

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of late 17th-century London dining with this exquisite *Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle*, crafted by William Boswell, a skilled artisan active in the city during that era. Dating to the late 1600s, this piece of cutlery reflects the growing sophistication of English tableware amid the Restoration period, when forks transitioned from continental novelties to symbols of refined taste among the elite. The fork's standout feature is its handle, meticulously crafted from agate—a semi-precious stone prized for its durability and attractive banding—shaped into eight ...

Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle

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