Pistol-handled fork
Thomas Shields
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Thomas ShieldsAmerican
Pistol-handled fork
George III Period, 18th century · Metalwork
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Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
This work belongs to the collection but is not currently on public display.
- Verified
- 2 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“Pistol-handled fork” is a work (metalwork) by Thomas Shields (American), dated George III Period, 18th century. The catalog places it within Georgian and European. It belongs to the collection of Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, and is not confirmed on public display right now. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- Thomas Shields
- Date
- George III Period, 18th century
- Medium
- Metalwork
- Accession number
- 1939.107
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