Straight-sided blade with upper edge pointing towards the lower edge; plain bolster. Silver ferrule engraved with initials "W v D S." Ivory handle carved in deep relief. Three virtues: Justice, with sword and scale, Hope, with anchor and bird, and Charity with candle (?) and three children. Four faces on top end of handle; cap of handle floral-shaped.
- Credit: The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
- Rights: CC0
Terms
Medium
ivory, silver, steel
Genre
cutlery
Decorative Arts
Knife
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