Knife (possibly England), ca. 1700–1800 (CH 18803953)

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Knife (possibly England), ca. 1700–1800 (CH 18803953)

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Leaf-shaped silver-gilt blade with straight edges. Angular bolster. Banded ferrule. White porcelain handle, irregularly shaped, with polychromed decoration; on front, a young woman sitting in front of a tree holding a flower wreath in one hand. On back, a young man running. Floral decoration at end of handle.

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1800
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Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
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