fork, dessert
fork, dessert
fork, dessert
fork, dessert

fork, dessert

Object

Accession Number
2017.001.001.002.001
Description
One sterling silver desert fork, part of a 24-piece desert set consisting of 12 forks and 12 knives. Handles have a raised floral design at the ends. Incised acanthus pattern between the root of the tines and handle. Hallmarks indicate the maker of H. Matthews of Birmingham, England in 1896.
Narrative
This desert set with oak case was first owned and used by Dunsmuir descendant John William Bryden (1869-1953) and his wife Ellen Gertrude Tarbell (1882-1964) and was passed down through the family until it was acquired by The Castle Society. This high-quality set was added to the museum’s collection to aid in the presentation of the Dunsmuir-era at Craigdarroch.
 
History of Use
This desert set with oak case was first owned and used by Dunsmuir descendant John William Bryden (1869-1953) and his wife Ellen Gertrude Tarbell (1882-1964). They used it at their Oak Bay B.C. residence at 899 Transit Road and subsequently at their waterfront house in Royston, Vancouver Island (near Cumberland and Courtenay). It was then inherited by their son Gerald Robert Bryden (1913-1992) of Royston, and then by his daughter in Campbell River, from whom it was acquired by The Castle Society.
Date
circa 1896
Dimensions
18 x 0.5 x 1.5 cm
Material
Metal, silver, sterling
Manufacturer
Henry Matthews
Technique
Country of Origin
England

Related people/businesses/organizations
John William Bryden (owner)
Gerald Robert Bryden (owner)
Henry Matthews (manufacturer)
Related Association
Royston beach house, residence of Mr. and Mrs. John William Bryden (was used in)