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park1226 Posts: 102 |
posted 08-18-2014 08:19 PM
  
I just purchased a set of 10 Wood&Hughes Melon fork/knives for my collection and wanted to share and practice uploading images. They are flat handled, 8 1/4" all sterling knives with engraved blades. The were retailed by the famous New York City Jeweler William Moir whose cast iron building is considered an architectural treasure that still stands on the corner of 23rd Street. The forks have the post 1871 hallmark and Moir New York retailer mark. I imagine they were designed for eating melon already removed from the rind. Somehow it would seem that using a separate knife and fork would have been more practical. I can not find any period etiquette books that reference how to properly use this fork. Any members have a period reference about the proper use of these? IP: Logged |
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ahwt Posts: 2334 |
posted 08-18-2014 11:40 PM
A melon fork is used when the melon is already cut up and a spoon is used before cutting. Very interesting forks and I would imagine that the larger tines on the forks would make it easier to cut the melon into smaller pieces or at least it would suggest to the diner such use is appropriate. [This message has been edited by ahwt (edited 08-18-2014).] IP: Logged |
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doc Posts: 728 |
posted 08-19-2014 07:24 PM
Never seen these-I love them! Thanks for sharing. IP: Logged |
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park1226 Posts: 102 |
posted 08-19-2014 08:43 PM
Thanks for your comments. I located a reference in the Hood Tiffany book on page 78 which states that this particular fork/knife combination was created around 1860 by a Frenchman, M. Parisot. I put one to the test this evening. The blade side opposite the notch on the top is thinner and sharp. It cuts the wedges of melon well. However, after a piece of melon is on the tines it is a bit peculiar to eat because of the design. The sensation is that you are putting a knife in your mouth. Took some getting used to. IP: Logged |
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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 08-20-2014 08:58 PM
Nice melon forks! IP: Logged |
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