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Knife (Dessert knife)
1830-1860
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Silver
- Gilt
- Paint
Museum Object Number
2003.0008.010
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
2003.0008.010
Object Name
Knife (Dessert knife)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Origin Notes
Probably southern Germany or Austria.
Date
1830-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side of handle
Inscription: "13" stamped incuse.
Type: Inscription
Location: Right side of blade
Inscription: "Washington's / Family Vault" in Gothic letters.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Silver
- Gilt
- Paint
Techniques
- Wrought
- Stamped
- Gilded
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
0.709 (W) x 0.591 (D) x 7.559 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.8 (W) x 1.5 (D) x 19.2 (L)