Egg darner on silver handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on silver handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.162

Description

Black enamel tear-shaped egg, placed sideways on a repousse sterling silver handle. Handle has floral design and dent at bottom. Egg has a hole running through it.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

12.7 cm

Materials

Material

Enamel, Metal

Material Notes

Marked "sterling."

Color

Black, Silver

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 108-109 in "Darn It!"