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Butter knife
Object name
Butter knife
Date
1869-1888
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 8 1/8 x 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 20.6 x 2.2 x 2.9 cm )
Description
silver butter knife with a slightly upturned handle with chased scroll work and a spear-shaped reserve engraved, "B" in gothic script; molded joint fitted with a scalloped and curved blade; makers' marks stamped on the blade.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis in memory of his mother Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Object Number
1950.151
Marks
engraved: on the handle: "B" in gothic script
stamped: on the blade: "SHREVE CRUMP & LOW/ STERLING/ PATENT"
Gallery Label
This butter knife was given to the donor's mother, Marie Antoinette Baker Davis on the occassion of her marriage to Fellows Davis in 1871.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
