Fish Slice

• Artist: F. R. Bard & Company (Retailer)
• Medium: Silver
• Geographical Location: USA
• Dates: second half 19th century
• Dimensions: 1 5/8 x 12 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (4.1 x 31.8 x 7.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside of handle near juncture with blade: three tiny hallmarks containing an anchor, [?], and star, and "F R BARD & Co."
• Inscriptions: Engraved in script: "Annie" on top of handle grip, and "L" on underside of handle grip.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H28, 6JJ
• Accession Number: 1996.37.11
• Image: 1996.37.11.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Silver fish slice. Large, fin-shaped pierced blade that angles up slightly along right edge; this edge has scrolled contour. Blade decorated with incised decorations of a fish and seaweed; pierced comma-shaped holes along right side of blade. Continuous handle has narrow shaft that widens into oblong handle grip with grooved outline. Condition: Good; heavily tarnished, especially around handle.