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Cheese Knife

Collection Type

  • Cooking equipment

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-66919

Description

Silver cheese knife with a spatulate handle and a curved blade. Foliate and floral design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cheese knives (serving utensils)
coin silver
silver (metal)
Tool, Dairy
Cutter, Curd
Knife, Cheese
Knife, Cheese

Inscription

"MAJ" (Engraved on the blade)

Maker

Ladd, Horatio H., 1820-1881

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1975.83

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