Silver plated knife rest shaped like a bar supported by squirrels, c. 1890s

Name/Title

Silver plated knife rest shaped like a bar supported by squirrels, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1993.14.30

Description

Acc. No. 93.14.30 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C - 1890's Object: Knife rest. Description: Unmarked American silver plate knife rest consisting of a bar supported by a pair of squirrels eating acorns. Size: H - 2 x W - 4 inches. History of Object: Knife rest that belonged to Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick Toye, early residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Estate of Adeline T. Cox Date: 7-12-1993