Pair of Forks

John Noyes (American, 1674–1749)

about 1710

Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsOverall (length): 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.); Weight of pair: 2 oz, 18 dwt.

Credit LineGift of Winthrop Sargent

Accession number13.406-07

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ClassificationsSilver flatware

Collections

Americas

InscriptionsHA engraved on back for Hannah ArnoldProvenanceSeptember 15, 1719, Given to Hannah Arnold on the occasion of her marriage to Samuel Welles; descended in the family to Winthrop Sargent; April 30, 1910, lent by Mr. Sargent to the MFA; 1913, given by Mr. Sargent to the MFA. (Accession date: March 6, 1913)