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Knife
John Wolfe Forbes
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Wolfe Forbes (Artist)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.485
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Complete Details
Object Number
1962.0240.485
Object Name
Knife
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
John Wolfe Forbes (Artist)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "I.W.F" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Six-pointed star stamped in a circle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Anchor stamped in an ellipse
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: Illegible, engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Cast
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.063 (W) x 6.969 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.7 (W) x 17.7 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.9048