Penknife
ca.1780 (made)
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Steel penknife with a narrow curved blade with a sharp point. The round loaded handle of stamped silver is decorated with mouldings and a band of lozenge pattern. Silversmith's mark 'I.S.' on the handle
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Steel with loaded stamped silver |
| Brief description | Penknife with a loaded handle of stamped silver. Silversmith's mark: I.S., probably of John Smith of Sheffield, late 18th century |
| Physical description | Steel penknife with a narrow curved blade with a sharp point. The round loaded handle of stamped silver is decorated with mouldings and a band of lozenge pattern. Silversmith's mark 'I.S.' on the handle |
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| Marks and inscriptions | ' I.S.' (Silversmith's mark: probably of John Smith of Sheffield) |
| Credit line | Given by J. H. Fitzhenry |
| Production | Probably John Smith of Sheffield |
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| Accession number | 1041-1902 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2005 |
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