Fish knife (one of a set of six)

1910-1930

Maker

William Hutton & Sons (1800-1930)

Measurements

9 in x 7/8 in x 1/2 in

Materials

Electroplated white metal alloy, bone, steel core

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, anonymous loan

Accession Number

2022.12

Inscription

The company mark, designed as five separate hallmarks, is stamped on the knife blade opposite the decorated side.

Condition Notes

All of the bone handles exhibit splits.  The metal of all knives is lightly tarnished. 

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The knives have a broad, shaped blade decorated with scroll work and a band of beads along the upper edge.  The bone handles attach to the metal handle tang with a molded collar.  The tip of the bone handle is carved with stylized acanthus leaves.

This set of knives is en suite with a set of forks (accession no. 2022.10).