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Set of knives

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1750-1820

GUSN

GUSN-294156

Description

Set of twelve vermeil knives (one missing) with beaded edges and molded shell ornament on handles. Part of a flatware set of knives, spoons, and forks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

place knives
flatware
silver (metal)
vermeil
Set, Flatware

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.332.1

Date

1750-1820 (possibly)

Related Items

Title Set of spoons Accession Number 1958.332.2
Title Set of forks Accession Number 1958.332.3

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