Wrought iron meat fork. Three-tined. Shaft is veneered in several areas with brass, then incised with a jagging tool with a diamond and leaf pattern, and inlaid with copper in a branch motif. Also incised are four initials: “I V K M”; no other marks. Handle is formed with a turned-over hook at the top. Overall darkening and discoloration, some rust or residue on tines.
Likely was initially a part of a kitchen set with DL*322686.0002 spatula.