Pastry jagger

Object Number: 
1943.48
Date: 
1840-1860
Medium: 
Ivory, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 19 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description: 
Ivory carved pastry jagger (or crimper) with crimped edges; handle on four columns enclosing a free sphere; metal plate forms joint between handle and three-tined fork.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Rutherford Oakes Ainslie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group