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"Copy of Old Knife Box of Mahogany Inlaid"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303164

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Description

Design drawing titled "Copy of Old Knife Box of Mahogany Inlaid" rendered in pencil on trace. Front, top and side views are shown. Drawing depicts a rectangular knife box with slanting top; bowed front; and ball feet (three in front, two in back). Top and base have silver inlaid stringing; ball feet are silver. Base has keyhole and escutcheon; top has ball pull above keyhole. Title, design notes and "14429" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

knife cases
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil on trace (10 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.015.011.001

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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