Not currently on display at the V&A

Knife

1865 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel with painted encaustic earthenware
Brief description
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
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 26.5cm
  • Maximum width: 2.5cm
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
Credit line
Given by Henry Cole Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
26-1865

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Record createdMarch 1, 2005
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