Fork, Wood, steel, Fork has four, slightly curved tines, rounded shoulders. Flat flaring neck, octagonal metal socket with twisted wire at edges. Carved wooden handle with four figures; Faith, Hope, Charity and Justice with their attributes, surmounted by scrolls, shell with bird and figure of cherub riding a lion. Around bottom of handle: '' (I am living on hope.) Engraved on socket: KID, Netherlands, early 17th century, cutlery, Decorative Arts, Fork

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