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Knife (Dinner knife)
1809
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Ivory
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1954.0079.029
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1954.0079.029
Object Name
Knife (Dinner knife)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1809
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: End of silver end cap
Inscription: "1809" engraved.
Type: Mark
Location: Left side of blade, near handle
Inscription: A pistol or dagger and the letter "L" stamped incuse in a Roman capital. The letter is nearly completely effaced.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Ivory
- Silver
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
0.787 (W) x 8.622 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2 (W) x 21.9 (L)