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Luncheon Knife

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1855

GUSN

GUSN-49326

Description

Silver luncheon knife with an oval handle and a rounded blade. Beaded pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

table knives
silver (metal)
Knife, Eating
Knife, Luncheon
Knife, Luncheon

Inscription

"ESC" (Engraved on the handle)

Maker

Jones, Ball & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1976.120

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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