Collection Highlights
Kast
1675-1690
1941.914
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dessert knives (12)
Object name
Dessert knives (12)
Date
ca. 1900
Medium
Silver plate
Dimensions
each overall: 8 7/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 22.5 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description
Twelve silver plated dessert knives with double-swell fiddle handles, cast in vertical halves, with all over foliate scroll decortation; oval egg and dart or foliate handle sockets fitted with flat, curved blades; maker's marks stamped on the blades.
Credit Line
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number
INV.14528k-v
Marks
stamped: on nine of the blades: "MAPPIN BROTHERS" over a floral motif over, "QUEEN"S CUTLERY WORKS/ SHEFFIELD"
stamped: on three of the blades: "F. KESMODE/ BALTIMORE"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
