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Luncheon Knife

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-16724

Description

One of a set of twelve. Silver luncheon knife. Oval handle with an engraved geometric pattern on the base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

table knives
silver (metal)
Knife, Eating
Knife, Luncheon
Knife, Luncheon

Inscription

"CHRISTOFLE/ PARIS" (Engraved on the blade)

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1969.646.3k

Maker

Christofle (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Paris, France

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.646.3.10

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