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Fish Knife

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1925

GUSN

GUSN-620

Description

Broad oval handle; asymmetrical, notched, scrolled and serpentine blade.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fish knives
casting (process)
engraving (printing process)
silver (metal)
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Silver
Slip Cast
Stipple Engraved
Foliate
KNIFE, FISH

Inscription

Struck: SHREVE, CRUM & LOW/PATENT 1925

Additional Identification Number

1987.401.2

Maker

Shreve, Crump & Low (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Accession Number

1987.401.2

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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