When I find large carving forks here in the French countryside, I snap them up. This example is both rustic in its simplicity and exquisitely crafted. You can feel the quality in its weight in your hand. It features a lift-up bar at the back so that the knife is unable to slip and cut the carver’s hand when in use. Both the bone handle and metal tines are in very good vintage condition.

This fork is ready to be pressed into service the next time you prepare a roast or turkey.

10 ½ inches (26.5 cm) in length