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Butter knife

Butter knife
Object name 
Butter knife
Date 
1913
Related People 
Artist/Maker: International Silver Company
Medium 
Silver
Dimensions 
Overall: 7 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 18.7 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description 
silver butter knife with a slightly upturned pointed handle with a chamfered border, threaded shield reserve engraved, "S" in gothic script with embossed laurel garland around on the front and a full midrib on the underside; flat blade, curved on one side and scalloped on the other, with an arched drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.