Museum Collections
Luce Center
Knife rests (2)
Object Number:
1939.154-155
Date:
1805-1806
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 1 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 6 x 2.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: one end of each: "I. C" in gothic script
stamped: opposite end of each: "TJ" in a rectangle, king's head in an oval, lion passant in a rectangle, "K" in a rectangle
Description:
Pair of silver knife rests; each rest formed of two cast, triangular ends with rounded corners; three circular stretchers between each; engraved, "I. C" in gothic script on one end of each; maker's marks stamped on the other end of each.
Gallery Label:
These knife rests belonged to the Corse family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.