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Luncheon Knife

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-16931

Description

One of a set of six. Silver luncheon knife with a rounded mother of pearl handle. Fluted midsection.

Details

Descriptive Terms

table knives
silver (metal)
mother of pearl
Knife, Eating
Knife, Luncheon
Knife, Luncheon

Additional Identification Number

1971.277d

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.277.4

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