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Fork, Serving

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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1998.001.005
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Sterling silver serving fork inscribed with initials, J.B. (James Buchanan) on the handle's front near top.
Provenance
Buchanan, James
To Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Lane, John Newton (son of James B. Lane) To Fay, Patty Lane (Daughter of JB Lane)
To Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay (Daughter of PL Fay)
To James Buchanan Foundation
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Year Range From
1820
Year Range To
1840
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Back on handle
Inscription Technique
Etched
Inscription Text
Silver marks not yet identified. P. Clarke 10/15/21
Inscription Type
Hallmark
Object Name
Fork, Serving
Material
Silver
Length (cm)
27.94
Length (ft)
0.9166666667
Length (in)
11
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2021-10-15
Object ID
W.1998.001.005
Credit
Sebrell Family
Accession Number
W.1998.001
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