Knife

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Knife

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.816

Description

Knife, foliate handle decoration, engraved script initials "MW" on handle: broad blade, rounded end; seamed, molded handle; three stamped hallmarks on blade: anchor, queen's head, lion passant.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3/8 in

Width

3/4 in

Length

6-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3/8 x 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. (1 x 1.9 x 17.5 cm)

Material

silver

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Seam on handle separating, quite worn.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Wetmore Family

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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