Knife

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Knife

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.508

Description

Knive, one of a set of 5: each marked on blade "SANDERSON/SHEAR STEEL"; grooved and ridged horn each handles, in varying shades of reddish brown and yellowish brown, with silver-plated caps, secured by two pins, at ends; wide, slightly curved, blunt-ended blades.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Sanderson

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1833 Date made: r. 1800 - 1833

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

range

Length

9-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)

Dimension Description

range

Length

9-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)

Material

Steel, silver-plated base metal, Horn

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

SS.62.507 - Knife - Part of set SS.62.506 - Knife - Part of set SS.62.509 - Knife - Part of set SS.62.510 - Knife - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

set of 5

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Servant's Room #1, 2C