Knife

Date1753-1758 (handles);1925-1926 (blades)

Artist/Maker Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (1745-1769)

MediumSoft paste porcelain, silver.

DimensionsHaft: 4 1/4" OL: 9 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-69,4

DescriptionKnife with pistol shaped haft molded in relief on bother sides with floral spray, cylindrical silver ferrule (collar), scalloped at handle, silver blade slightly thicer toward the end.
Label TextThis set is comprised of six knives and six forks. The porcelain handles are molded in relief with prunus decoration that follows very closely other forms using the same motif. The knife blades and fork tines are replacements; they bear London date letters for 1925-1926.
MarkingsMarks crown, lion, date letter-h, GGR in oval
ProvenanceTilley & Co.
2 Symons Street
London, S. W. 3, England