Knife

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Knife

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.812

Description

One of a pair of knives, ivory handles: pointed, flat handles, steel pin at mid-section; broad blade, rounded end; stamp marks on blade: Gothic initials are possibly "G B & D" and a tree, very worn.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1899 Date made: r. 1868 - 1899

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5/8 in

Width

7/8 in

Length

10 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5/8 x 7/8 x 10 in. (1.6 x 2.2 x 25.4 cm)

Material

ivory, Stainless steel

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: One large crack in each handle.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.811 - Knife - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal.

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of pair

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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