Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The narrow paper knife has a gilt metal sheath on the lower half. It is decorated with an open work of leaves, flowers and fruit. In the center of the front is a shield with a letter. The rest of the knife is plain ivory and ends with a rounded tip.

Made from:

Ivory -- metal

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

20.3 cm (8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.93

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

MONOGRAM on shield on metalwork: M

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973