Case for Fork, Knife and Spoon with Ivory Handles
ca. 1830
Classification
cutlery
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morrill
Accession Number
1990-21-4
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 19th-century dining with *Case for Fork, Knife Spoon with Ivory Handles* by Joseph Willmore, around 1830. This elegant cutlery case, now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's collection (gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morrill exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the early Victorian era. While the exact medium awaits further research, the inclusion of ivory handles on the fork, knife, and spoon a luxurious fusion of materials prized for their durability and opulence. In an age when tableware was a marker of social standing, such cases protected and disp...