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FRUIT KNIFE FROM THE SERVICE OF GRAND DUKE KONSTANTIN NIKOLAEVICH (1 OF 12)

Creator(s): Firm of Nicholls and Plincke (Jeweler)

Currently in storage


About this object

The mother-of-pearl handle is mounted in silver gilt at either end decorated with strap-work. At the tip are the cypher of Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich of Russia (1827-1892), on either side with the Imperial crown projecting from the end of the handle. The steel blades bear the mark for Nicholls and Plinke.

Object name:
FRUIT KNIFE FROM THE SERVICE OF GRAND DUKE KONSTANTIN NIKOLAEVICH (1 OF 12)
Made from:
Silver gilt -- mother of pearl -- steel
Made in:
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:
1848-1892
Size:
21.3 cm (8 3/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
12.167.1
Class:
SILVER
Signature marks:
MARK Maker's mark N.P. in Cyrillic for Nicholls & Plinke [On blade] MONOGRAM BKKH in Cyrillic [At the tip]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973