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1909

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Fork (Netherlands)

This is a fork. It was designed by Carel J. Begeer and produced by Begeer. It is dated ca. 1904 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Justin G. Schiller.

Its dimensions are

cm: L: 18.2 x W: 1.5

It has the following markings

On reverse of shaft: "B" in a shield, representing CJ Begeer 1904-1951; a lion-like symbol; ".833"; face-like symbol within a circle; an indistinct Assay mark and date letter for 1904.

Cite this object as

Fork (Netherlands); Designed by Carel J. Begeer; Produced by Begeer (Netherlands); silver; cm: L: 18.2 x W: 1.5; Gift of Justin G. Schiller; 1994-66-11

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