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Knife
Richard Redgrave, born 1804 - died 1888 - Enlarge image
Knife
- Place of origin:
Sheffield, England (made)
- Date:
1865 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Richard Redgrave, born 1804 - died 1888 (designer)
Joseph Rodgers and Sons Ltd. (maker) - Materials and Techniques:
Steel with painted encaustic earthenware
- Credit Line:
Given by Henry Cole Esq.
- Museum number:
26-1865
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
One of a set of four knives. Encaustic earthenware handle designed by R. Redgrave for the Summerley Art Manufactory. Painted blue on white, the design incorporates two fishes, a rabbit, a bird and a squirrel. Blade by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield, cutlers to Her Majesty.
Place of Origin
Sheffield, England (made)
Date
1865 (made)
Artist/maker
Richard Redgrave, born 1804 - died 1888 (designer)
Joseph Rodgers and Sons Ltd. (maker)
Materials and Techniques
Steel with painted encaustic earthenware
Marks and inscriptions
Mark of J.R. Rodgers & Sons: a five pointed star and a cross
On the blade: V R / JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / CUTLERS TO HER MAJESTY
Dimensions
Length: 26.5 cm, Width: 2.5 cm maximum
Descriptive line
Knife with an encaustic earthenware handle designed by R. Redgrave for the Summerley Art Manufactory. Painted blue on white. Blade by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield
Materials
Earthenware; Steel
Techniques
Forging; Encaustic decoration
Subjects depicted
Bird; Squirrel; Rabbit; Fishes
Categories
Metalwork; Tools & Equipment; Arms & Armour; Accessories
Collection code
MET
