Butter knife
Butter knife

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Butter knife,

1848

Bailey & Company, American, from 1848
y1954-256

Information

Title
Butter knife
Dates

1848

Medium
Silver
Dimensions
1 x 18.8 x 2 cm (3/8 x 7 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Landon K. Thorne for the Boudinot Collection
Object Number
y1954-256
Inscription
On side, in script: JB [initials]
Marks/Labels/Seals
Mark on blade: Bailey & Co.
Culture
American
Type
silverwork, butter knives
Materials
silver
Subject
acanthus, scrollwork

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