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Penknife

ca.1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
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
Dimensions
  • Length: 5.12in
  • Width: 0.5in
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
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
1041-1902

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Record createdMarch 4, 2005
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