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Knife
Mollendorff Service
Meissen porcelain factory, Karl Jacob Christian Klipfel, Thomas
1756-1766
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Meissen porcelain factory (Maker)
Place of Origin
Dresden; Saxony; Germany; Europe
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Iron
- Silver
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
- Gilded silver
- Gold
Museum Object Number
1963.0763.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1963.0763.002
Object Name
Knife
Title
Mollendorff Service
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Meissen porcelain factory (Maker); Karl Jacob Christian Klipfel (Designer); 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/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, near handle
Inscription: "THOMAS", stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Iron
- Silver
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
- Gilded silver
- Gold
Techniques
- Enameled
- Painted
- Gilt
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
0.866 (W) x 9.811 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.2 (W) x 24.92 (L)