set of SIX 3 TINE horn handled FORKS, Civil War Era or earlier


set of SIX 3 TINE horn handled FORKS, Civil War Era or earlier

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set of SIX 3 TINE horn handled FORKS, Civil War Era or earlier:
$89.88


We are pleased to offer a set of six fabulous matching horn handled three tined or pronged forks. Each measures approximately 7 1/8 inches in length. They date to the Civil War era or earlier.


They are a great addition to a primitive or country home setting. The construction is remarkably strong and beautiful. The long and sharp 3 metal prongs extend into a well shaped staff and then flattened for attachment of the horn handle. The word STEEL is impressed on the back of the shaft. Steel began replacing forged iron in the late 18th century and by the early 1800’s was being mass produced. Ox, cow, buffalo and deer horn were popular and used widely on 18th and 19th century cutlery. I am not certain the type of horn used here, perhaps ox or buffalo. It was hand shaped (notice the slight difference in thickness), warmed to a pliable stage, placed on the die shaft, and pressed firmly until cool. Three brass rivets or pins secure the horn to the shaft.


These forks are in excellent condition. Similar forks have been attributed to use by Civil War soldiers. If you need authentic period forks to be used in a museum setting or in a reenactment program, these are for you! We are selling all six forks together to the high buyer. There is so don\'t miss this offering in the final seconds of the sale!



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set of SIX 3 TINE horn handled FORKS, Civil War Era or earlier:
$89.88

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