Paperknife
ca. 1870 (made)
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The style and manufacture of this paperknife demonstrates an understanding of tradition but also a willingness to innovate. The maker Castellani created the paper knife using an eclectic mix of archaeological and medieval styles, but also incorporated a newly available metal, aluminium, for the blade.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Handle: agate, mounted in gold and set with rubies, pearls and chalcedony
Blade: aluminium inlaid in gold |
| Brief description | Handle, agate mounted in gold, set with rubies, pearls, and chalcedony, aluminium blade, Italy, Castellani, ca. 1870 |
| Physical description | Handle: agate, mounted in gold and set with rubies, pearls and chalcedony Blade: aluminium inlaid in gold |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Judith H. Siegel |
| Summary | The style and manufacture of this paperknife demonstrates an understanding of tradition but also a willingness to innovate. The maker Castellani created the paper knife using an eclectic mix of archaeological and medieval styles, but also incorporated a newly available metal, aluminium, for the blade. |
| Other number | LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.437-2007 - Previous loan number |
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| Accession number | M.4:1,2-2011 |
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| Record created | April 30, 2008 |
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