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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1768-1833

GUSN

GUSN-26533

Description

Part of set of ten two tined forks (.1-.10) and 9 knives (.11-.19). Steel and wood. Wood handles. Steel tips at ends of handles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

forks (flatware)
steel (alloy)
wood (plant material)
weddings
Steel
Wedding
FORK

Inscription

Impressed on blades of knives: ""[pistol] 5/ IS""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.75 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

2000.467.1

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