Knives With Pearl Handles

Object/Artifact

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Wildwood Historic Center

Front

Front

Name/Title

Knives With Pearl Handles

Entry/Object ID

1972.026.083

Description

These items are silver table knives with mother of pearl handles. The knives have a rose design in silver band or ferrule on handle.

Context

Used late 19th and early 20th century.

Collection

Wildwood Historic Center [primary collection]

Acquisition

Accession

1972.026

Source or Donor

026 Mr. Loyal Shannon, 026 Mrs. Loyal Shannon

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating & Drinking Utensils

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Entire utensil

Length

8-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Blade

Length

5 in

Parts

Count

6

Parts

Knives

Location

Box

Silverware Box

Cabinet

Walnut and Mahogany Serving Table

Wall

South Wall

Room

Dining Room

Floor

First Floor

Building

Wildwood House

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good