Artist/Maker Michael Price (active ca. 1856 - 1889)

Carving knife

1875-1889

Place madeSan Francisco, California, United States, North America

Stainless steel, faux ivory

Overall: 20 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 51.4 x 4.4 x 3.8 cm )

Gift of Miss Julia Ethel Brown

1956.29

This carving knife was used by the Dewitt family of New York.

DescriptionStainless steel flat blade with rounded end; faux ivory handle; squared silver handle socket composed of tapered rectangular cuff with engraved flowers enclosing joint with large oblong ivory handle; ivory handle engraved "D'W." in gothic-style characters; maker's mark stamped on the blade.

Markingsengraved: on the handle: "D' W." in gothic script stamped: on the blade: "M. PRICE/ SAN FRAN"

ClassificationsSILVER