Egg darner on silver handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on silver handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.164

Description

High-shine black enameled egg darner on curvy sterling silver handle. Design is repousse and has a triangular bottom. Hole in silver at top of the handle. Egg detatches from handle and glue from previous attempt at fixing is visible. Egg shows wear from use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

17.2 cm

Materials

Material

Metal, Enamel

Material Notes

Marked "sterling."

Color

Black, Silver

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 106-107 in "Darn It!"