Knife and Fork
late 18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
The Sheffield Assay Office opened in 1773, the year this knife handle was hallmarked. Joseph Rodgers & Sons, who produced the blades, were prominent Sheffield cutlers during the first part of Queen Victoria's reign and were given a royal appointment. Sheffield was an ideal place to produce cutlery. Labour was abundant, raw materials were nearby, and it had six rivers to provide water power.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver handles, engraved; steel blades |
| Brief description | Knife and fork with silver handles with shell terminals engraved with PRO DEO ET PATRIA, and a hand holding a sword. Maker's mark of Robert Tricket. Sheffield hallmark for 1773-74. Blade later, Sheffield, late 18th century |
| Physical description | Knife and fork with silver handles with shell terminals engraved with 'PRO DEO ET PATRIA', and a hand holding a sword. Maker's mark of Robert Tricket. Sheffield hallmark for 1773-74. Blade later. |
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| Credit line | Transferred from Sheffield City Museum |
| Summary | The Sheffield Assay Office opened in 1773, the year this knife handle was hallmarked. Joseph Rodgers & Sons, who produced the blades, were prominent Sheffield cutlers during the first part of Queen Victoria's reign and were given a royal appointment. Sheffield was an ideal place to produce cutlery. Labour was abundant, raw materials were nearby, and it had six rivers to provide water power. |
| Other number | L.1901-21 - Sheffield City Museum Ref. No. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.84&A-1955 |
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| Record created | April 19, 2005 |
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