A rare George III Potato Fork made in Dublin in 1793 by John Shiels.
A rare George III Potato Fork made in Dublin in 1793 by John Shiels.
£950
Reference
375122
This rare piece is of an unusually large size and is modelled in the Old English Thread Pattern, which is double struck. The unusually shaped end has six tines and the top of the stem is engraved with an unusual contemporary Crest. The fork is in quite excellent condition and is very well marked. John Shiels was apprentice to Robert Calderwood and was elected Freeman in 1762. He had workshops at 2, Upper Ormond Quay when this fine piece was made.
Length: 13 inches, 32.5 cm.
Weight: 7oz.
RELATED ITEMS
