Collection Highlights
N Amsterdam, ou N Iork in Ameriq
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.13
Medium:
Colored engraving
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Luce Center
Fish knives (12)
Object Number:
INV.14497a-l
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 3/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 13.7 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the blades: "EEG" in script
stamped: on the sides of the handles: "S. KIRK & SON CO 925/ 1000"
Description:
Twelve silver fish knives with tapered rectangular handles with repoussé chased floral decoaration on two sides; flat blades with one scalloped side and one curved side, neither with sharp edge; blades engraved, "EEG" in script; makers' marks stamped on the sides of the handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
