AV.1920.006.001

Wedding fork decorated with biblical scenes and profane figures

onbekend (silversmith), naar model van: Jan Theodor de Bry (graveur)

During the 16th century it was customary for the groom to offer a wedding knife and fork to his bride. This set of bridal cutlery, merely made in silver and/or gold, was influenced by a design by Theodore de Bry. He published 11 engravings with designs for knife levers in the years 1570–80.

Antwerp (city)

1600 - 1625

1920-03-28

Kauf - Batkin