Collection Highlights
Armchair
1856-1857
1857.11
Oak
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Pocket knife
Object name
Pocket knife
Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
overall when open: 5 7/8 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 14.9 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description
Cast silver pocket knife with an oval handle with foliate scroll decoration; flat pointed blade with one sharp edge, folds into the handle; blade engraved, 'Day" in script; maker's marks stamped on the blade.
Credit Line
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number
INV.14554
Marks
stamped: on the blade: Nordic bust in an oval, "T/ &/ W" in gothic script in a cartouche, arm and hammer in an oval
engraved: on the blade: "Day" in script
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
