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cbc58 Posts: 333 |
posted 10-17-2020 01:08 PM
  
I have seen only one 18th century American fork offered for sale since starting to collect. Spoons are everywhere, but no forks. Where did all the early forks go? IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 10-17-2020 01:14 PM
There weren't any, but for a few rare exceptions. Forks did not become part of tableware until the middle of the 19th century and even then were considered an affectation for some time. IP: Logged |
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cbc58 Posts: 333 |
posted 10-20-2020 11:00 AM
well that explains it. thank you WEV. IP: Logged |
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ahwt Posts: 2334 |
posted 10-20-2020 03:16 PM
The fork had elements of the church against its use that slowed its acceptance. On the other hand George Washington had forks and dessert forks at Mt. Vernon. President Washington was without a doubt a super consumer and had a marvelous collection of dining materials. I have always had the feeling that Washington really became an advocate for the revolution because the business model of the colonies toward the King simply did not leave him enough money to buy all he wanted. IP: Logged |
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posted 10-21-2020 12:55 PM
thank you for posting that article. very interesting. IP: Logged |
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