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1976

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1991

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2025

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"Boca" Luncheon Fork

This is a Luncheon fork. It was designed by Sergio Asti and manufactured by H.E. Lauffer. It is dated 1976 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

L: 15.5 x W: 1.9 x D: 1 cm (6 1/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On reverse shaft: "ICM INOX 18-10 Italy"

Cite this object as

"Boca" Luncheon Fork; Designed by Sergio Asti (Italian, b. 1926); Manufactured by H.E. Lauffer Co. Inc. (United States); Italy; stainless steel; L: 15.5 x W: 1.9 x D: 1 cm (6 1/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-18

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