Dessert Knife
Series TitleNapoleonic Campaign Silver Service
CultureFrench
Date1800-1810
MediumSilver gilt
DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 inches (19.37 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Dan Gerber Sr.
Object number76-34/12 E
MarkingsRound and octagonal marks are visible but illegible on handles just below the blades.
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DescriptionStraight-handled knives with engraved fleur de lis and other patterns. Some vermeil showing.
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