Forks

What is the real history of the table fork? Let us see.

Knives, forks, and cutlery sets from before the 17th century, as well as sheaths and containers made for such sets. Some of these were used for individual place-sett ings; more often, these were carving-se ts, and in some cases (where noted), for hunting.

An online exhibit featuring a few examples of Renaissanc e-era eating utensils.

Notes on tableware in 16th century England.

Spoons, Ligulae, and Forks; Lamps and Candlesticks; Steelyards, Balances, and Measures; Bells; Objects Used in Games; Spindles, Needles, and Netting-tools; Strigils; Oculists' Stamps; Writing Appliances and Seal Boxes