Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dessert knives (2)
Object Number:
1974.9de
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silver, ivory
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 20.3 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: center of the handle: demi-horse rampant creast of the Harison family
stamped: on the blade: "ES" in script in a rectangle and three unidentifiable hallmarks
Description:
Pair of fluted ivory handled dessert knives with cast silver plated steel blades and fluted cuffs; Harrison family rearing horse crest incised in the center of each handle; maker's marks stamped on the blades.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Nathaniel McLean Sage
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
