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Fish Knife

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-56483

Description

Hollow handle; pointed oval blade with geometric perforations.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fish knives
aluminum (metal)
engraving (printing process)
silver (metal)
plate (material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
fish
Aluminum
Silver
Stipple Engraved
Fish
KNIFE, FISH

Inscription

Engraved on blade: PH [for Polly Hooper?]

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1925.527

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