{"product_id":"english-french-or-german-medieval-era-huge-iron-meat-fork-with-early-struck-makers-mark","title":"Medieval Iron Meat Fork with Struck Maker’s Mark, Twisted \u0026 Chiseled Work (English, French, or German Origin)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis super cool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emedieval era large iron meat fork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is likely English, French, or German and measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 1\/4 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the head measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 3\/4 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The piece is very well forged, with attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etwisted and chiseled elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an early struck maker’s mark, giving it strong authenticity and visual character. Its heavy iron construction and hand-worked surface speak to a practical object made for use in a high-status kitchen, hall, or service environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge iron meat forks were essential tools in medieval and early post-medieval food preparation and table service, especially in noble households, castles, monastic kitchens, and great halls where large cuts of meat were roasted, carved, and served. The presence of a struck maker’s mark is especially appealing, as it suggests regulated craft production and provides a tangible link to the blacksmith or metalworker who forged the piece. Twisted and chiseled decoration further elevates the object beyond purely utilitarian kitchenware, giving it the presentation of a carefully made period implement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its impressive size, forged iron construction, early maker’s mark, and decorative twisted and chiseled elements, this medieval meat fork is a highly engaging artifact of European domestic and culinary history. It is a strong crossover piece for collectors of medieval ironwork, early kitchen implements, castle furnishings, and material culture from the age of great halls and open-hearth cookery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Overall length: 18 1\/4 inches. Head width: 1 3\/4 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41554241552458,"sku":"WGR0081","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37861746.jpg?v=1788549541","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/english-french-or-german-medieval-era-huge-iron-meat-fork-with-early-struck-makers-mark","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}