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Knife

1750-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Penknife with a handle of stamped silver filled with composition. Silversmith's mark: I.S. over a star within a heart. Mark: the name SPOON


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel with stamped silver and composition
Brief description
Penknife with a handle of stamped silver filled with composition. Silversmith's mark: I.S. over a star within a heart. Mark: the name SPOON. Brooke Gift, Sheffield, late 18th century
Physical description
Penknife with a handle of stamped silver filled with composition. Silversmith's mark: I.S. over a star within a heart. Mark: the name SPOON
Dimensions
  • Length: 13cm
  • Width: 1.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'I.S' over a star within a heart (Silversmith's mark)
  • ' SPOON' (Cutler's mark)
Credit line
Given by the Rev. R. Brooke
Collection
Accession number
988-1864

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Record createdMarch 1, 2005
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