Twelve dessert knives Maker: Peter L. Krider (American, 1821–1895)
Retailer: Theodore B. Starr (active ca. 1862 - 1924)

ca. 1860

American Decorative Arts

On view, 1st floor, American Decorative Arts before 1900
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

other: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Carl R. Kossack, B.S. 1931, M.A. 1933

Accession Number

1992.63.65.1-.12

Geography

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Retailed in New York, New York

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Flatware

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Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
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Marks

Lion facing left, in oval; "K" [black (Gothic) capital] in square and crown in oval; "STERLING" [Roman capitals] / "Theodore.B.Starr" [Roman capitals; periods] both incuse, all on handle, two lines near juncture with handle on side not monogrammed.

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