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-b

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegance 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 English capital during that opulent era. Produced around the Restoration period, when King Charles II's court popularized lavish tableware, this piece exemplifies the growing sophistication of cutlery. Forks, once a novelty from Italy, were becoming status symbols among the elite, signaling refined manners and wealth. The handle's standout feature is its eight-panel agate construction—a semi-precious stone prized for ...

Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle

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