Fish fork

Like most highly specialized utensils, the fork dates back to Victorian era (c. 1870).

With a length of about 7.5 inches, its distinctive features often include a wide left tine (similar to the pastry fork) or a deep notch that can be fit over the bones.

[1] To avoid the metallic taste that comes from metal in the fork reacting with the acid in lemons, which are commonly served with fish, the fork was traditionally, until the arrival of stainless steel in the 1920s, made of silver.

[6] Prior to the introduction of the modern fish knife in the 19th century, members of the aristocracy ate fish with two dinner forks, one to separate a piece and another one to eat – or otherwise with a single fork and a slice of bread to help.

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