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Fish Slice

Creator Name

F. R. Bard & Company

Cultural Context

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Date

second half 19th century

About the Work

Brooklyn Museum Object 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.

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Title

Fish Slice

Creator

F. R. Bard & Company, Retailer

Worktype

Food/Drink

Cultural Context

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Material

Silver

Dimensions

1 5/8 x 12 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (4.1 x 31.8 x 7.3 cm)

Technique

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Language

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Date

second half 19th century

Provenance

Gift of Mrs. John H. Livingston, Apr 18, 1996

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Rights

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Creative Commons Attribution
Creative Commons-BY

Inscription

Impressed on underside of handle near juncture with blade: three tiny hallmarks containing an anchor, [?], and star, and "F R BARD & Co."; Engraved in script: "Annie" on top of handle grip, and "L" on underside of handle grip.

Location

United States

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