Butter Knife

William Wise and Son

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Caption

William Wise and Son. Butter Knife, 19th century. Silver, 7 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. (18.4 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of William Lee Younger in memory of Joseph A. Henehan, 2010.77.7. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Butter Knife

Date

19th century

Medium

Silver

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

7 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. (18.4 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)

Inscriptions

On front, engraved " S"

Markings

on front: engraved "S" on back: "[?] [lion] D" "STERLING Wm WISE"

Credit Line

Gift of William Lee Younger in memory of Joseph A. Henehan

Accession Number

2010.77.7

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