Cutlery Set [Knife, fork and spoon], in presentation box.

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Cutlery Set [Knife, fork and spoon], in presentation box.

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Te Papa Collections Online

Description

Silver tableware has been made in New Zealand since early colonial times. Initially only a few wealthy individuals could afford to buy it - especially the larger items. Most of the pieces were small, and were often given as gifts to mark special occasions, such as weddings or birthdays. These valued objects were rarely used, and were generally kept on display in their owners' homes. Local materials and motifsNew Zealand silversmiths often incorporated indigenous materials, such a pounamu (Ne...

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Date created

1884

Creator

G. & T. Young Ltd.

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/66593

Related subjects

Endemic plants / Ferns / sterling silver / kauri (wood) / tōtara (wood) / silk / cutlery / knives / forks / spoons / Dunedin

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