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Dessert Knife

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1866-1900

GUSN

GUSN-55598

Description

Silver dessert knife with a pointed dimensional handle and a rounded blade.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dessert knives
bright cutting
silver (metal)
Knife, Eating
Knife, Dessert
Knife, Dessert

Maker

Whiting Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Providence, RI, USA

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.280

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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