Silver fork, Jonah in the whale, 18th century

^18th A century-old silver fork, hallmarked with a worn maker's mark. Also bearing the date letter P. Possibly 1749, if the fork was made in Amsterdam.

The engraving corresponds to the style common in the mid-18th century.

The silver handle depicts Jonah on one side being thrown overboard and swallowed by a large fish. On the other side, he is spit onto land by the fish.

As a crowning achievement, a horse.

The fork has the initials PB.

The iron fork also bears the blacksmith's mark.

This is a large version.

The fork has age-related signs of wear, see also the photos.

Weight: 84.1 grams. Length: 20.5 cm.