Set of six forks (part of a set) 1767 - 1771

This set of six forks is part of a larger set of silver cutlery made between 1767 and 1771 by French silversmith Louis-Joseph Lenhendrick (1683-1783). The forks are made in the Rococo style, with intricate ornamentation on the handles, and are housed in a luxurious leather-lined box. They are now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This silverware is a fine example of the craftsmanship and artistry that was prized during the Rococo period, and its inclusion in a museum collection attests to its historical and artistic significance.