Carving fork. Two-tined with faceted baluster stem. Hinged stand is attached to underside of stem. Tines, stem, and bolster, are one piece of steel with tang. Dark wooden scales are riveted to tang with brass pins to form a block handle with straight sides and blunt butt. Stained and scratched overall, minimal rust. Hinged stand is loose. Brass pins are corroded.
Underside of fork is stamped; “STEEL”
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