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Snail Forks

Object NameSnail Forks
Manufacturer (American, 1820's - 1898)
Date1847
MediumSilver
DimensionsOther: 5 1/4 × 1/4 × 3/8 in. (13.3 × 0.6 × 1 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Metal
Credit LineGift of Mable and Clifford Simon. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberum87.95a-d
Status
Not on view
Collections
CultureAmerican
Label TextThe snail fork is approximately 4½ inches in overall length, a small fork made with two long, pointed tines. In formal dining, snails are prepared without shells and served on a snail dish made with indentations to hold the buttery sauce and the meat is eaten with a snail fork. In informal dining, snails are usually served in shells. The diner steadies the shell with metal tongs or a napkin-covered hand, and extracts the meat with a snail fork held in the other hand.
Markings1847 / Rogers Bros / A / Circle stamp with details
Locations
  • (not entered)  Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
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