A polished steel toasting fork designed by Ernest Gimson

A polished steel toasting fork designed by Ernest Gimson, made by Alfred Bucknell, with articulated fire guard, the stem with pierced heart panel, the shield with chased geometric design, pierced holes and fine rope border, unsigned, 57cm. long

Provenance

Sidney Barnsley,

Edward Barnsley to Nic Antonini (Edward Barnsley's grandson).

Literature

Annette Carruthers and Mary Greensted Simplicity or Splendour, Cheltenham Museum & Collection, page 59 colour plate 61 for a comparable example illustrated.