1700-1799
GUSN-26265
.1-.11: "Set" of pistol handled knives; .3, .4, .5, .7, .8 have matching handles but different blades; raised leaf design at end of handle. All stamped. .1, .2, .6, .10, .9= of various design, in general a shell motif at end of handle. .2= stamped .6= "I.W." .11= green dyed ivory handle w/ silver tip in scallop shape. Blade marked "[see drawing]/ L"
table knives
silver (metal)
wood (plant material)
Silver
KNIFE, DINNER
Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),
Unknown
Bequest of William Perry Dudley
1966.1369.10
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