Fork, Louis Nicolle (master 1666, registered new mark 1680, active 1694), 1683–84, French, Paris, Silver gilt, L. 7-1/8 in. (18

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Fork, Louis Nicolle (master 1666, registered new mark 1680, active 1694), 1683–84, French, Paris, Silver gilt, L. 7-1/8 in. ( cm.), Metalwork-Silver, Louis Nicolle (master 1666, registered new mark 1680, active 1694), Dining habits evolved rapidly in the seventeenth century. Forks came into use in France in the early part of the century; the concept of a matched fork and spoon, known as a couvert, did not appear until the second half of the century

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