UnderMiner
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Found this really neat looking three-pronged fork today. When I spotted it among the heaps of junk at the dump I knew it was special.
It is made of wood, pewter, and steel.
My research indicates that it is over 150 years old, dating back to the American Civil War. Though a bit rusty it is in remarkable condition.
The wooden handle is connected to the steel prongs by a pewter inlay in the shape of a three leaf clover. My first Civil War fork, and it's a lucky one! So happy!
I read that these were used by both Union and Confederate soldiers:
Pewter clover inlay:
There is some rust on it and the handle is dried out and separating on the inside, but it is still in remarkable condition for its age:
It is made of wood, pewter, and steel.
My research indicates that it is over 150 years old, dating back to the American Civil War. Though a bit rusty it is in remarkable condition.
The wooden handle is connected to the steel prongs by a pewter inlay in the shape of a three leaf clover. My first Civil War fork, and it's a lucky one! So happy!
I read that these were used by both Union and Confederate soldiers:
Pewter clover inlay:
There is some rust on it and the handle is dried out and separating on the inside, but it is still in remarkable condition for its age:
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It is a nice fork where ever it was used.
