Object Details
- Catalogue Status
- Research in Progress
- Description
- Tapered case for two implements, consisting of bottom (a) and top (b). Bottom (a) constructed of stamped horizontal bands with decorative pattern of scrolls, fleur-de-lis, lozenges and rosettes. Segmented beaded borders. Four attachment rings, two on both the sides of the bottom (a) and the top (b). Plain end with pointed finial.
- Stamped silver cap (b) slides on to sheath (a). Similar decorative pattern to that of sheath.
- Data Source
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
- Date
- early–mid-19th century
- Credit Line
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
- Medium
- silver
- Dimensions
- L x W x D (Overall (a and b)): 18.3 × 4.1 × 2.7 cm (7 3/16 × 1 5/8 × 1 1/16 in.)
- L x W x D ((a) bottom): 15 × 2.9 × 2.7 cm (5 7/8 × 1 1/8 × 1 1/16 in.)
- L x W x D ((b) top): 6.1 × 4.1 × 2.7 cm (2 3/8 × 1 5/8 × 1 1/16 in.)
- Type
- cutlery
- Decorative Arts
- Object Name
- case
- Type
- case
