Cake knife

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Cake knife

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.798

Description

Cake knife, C & S scroll handle: rounded triangular blade; stamp mark on narrow side of handle: hallmarks of arm and anvil, "R", eagle/"STERLING"; very worn.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Reed & Barton

Date made

circa 1890

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1/2 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Length

10-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (1.3 x 4.4 x 27.3 cm)

Material

sterling silver, Silver plate

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Silver worn around rim of blade and at joint, metal revealed; scratches on blade; handle has normal wear.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Cross Hall