Lot 179
Inverness - A scarce early 18th century Scottish provincial fork
Auction: 1 December 2009 at 11:00 GMT
£575
Description
Robert Innes, makers mark RI in shaped punch only, circa 1720, the tapered cannon handle with applied cap with scalloped border and simple bead finial, with two simple steel prongs
Dimensions
Handle 7cm long, overall 15cm
Footnote
Notes: early Scottish forks and indeed Scottish provincial forks of this type are rare, forks with steel prongs appear to survive in very small quantities. The maker's mark on this piece is a little rubbed, the outline of the punch and style of lettering seems to strongly indicate Robert Innes of Inverness.