S/3608 Antique Treen Georgian Fruitwood Sucket Fork

A rare late 18th or early 19th century fruitwood sucket fork, these were a combined spoon and fork made in silver that made a short lived revival at the end of the 17th century. The sucket fork was known sporadically from the time of Alfred the Great. It is an extremely rare item in treen. The whole retains a patination.

Sold 9 in. (23 cm.) Wide
1 in. (2.5 cm.) Deep
English Circa 1800