Object Number 1963.0763.002

Object Name

Knife

Title

Mollendorff Service

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Meissen porcelain factory (Maker)
1710

Karl Jacob Christian Klipfel (Designer)
1726-1802

Thomas (Maker)

Place of Origin

Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Origin Notes

The knife handle was made at the Meissen Porcelain Factory which was located near Dresden, in the state of Saxony, Germany, c. 1761. The knife blade is marked by a cutler, possibly from England, and is likely a replacement (further research needed).

Date

1756-1766

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Blade, near handle; "THOMAS", stamped

Materials

Porcelain (hard-paste); Iron; Silver; Lime (alkaline) glaze; Gilded silver; Gold

Techniques

Enameled, Painted, Gilt, Molded

Dimensions (inches)

9.811 (L) , 0.866 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

24.92 (L) , 2.2 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Catalogue] Christie's, Inc. 10/24/1994 Christie's European Ceramics Auction Catalogue, Mollendorff - 8050.
• pp. 53-55