Dinner fork, with accompanying “One-armed man’s” knife (1986.531.225A), in original box (1986.531.225C). Long, four-tined fork with chamfered baluster stem. Tines and stem are one piece of steel fitted into a tapered ivory handle with straight sides, chamfered edges, and rounded butt. Minor rust and discoloration on metal. Ivory is yellowed, with long crack down back side near bolster. No mark.
Blades of accompanying knife are stamped: “W[crown]R/RODGERS CUTLERS/TO THEIR MAJESTIES”; partially worn away.
Maker is Rodgers Cutlers, Sheffield, England, founded circa 1724. From 1971-1977 the firm operated under the name Rodgers-Wostenholm, and in 1977 Imperial of Providence, Rhode Island purchased the company.