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Sillage Knife

This is a knife. It was designed by Philippe Costard and produced by Jean Couzon Orfevre, Chabanne Division. It is dated 1988 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Jean Couzon Orfevre, Chabanne Division. It is credited Gift of Jean Couzon S.A..

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 22.5 x 2.4 x 0.2 cm (8 7/8 x 15/16 x 1/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Marked with back-to-back "C's" as fleur-de-lys" in a square shield w/ "France" below and "Design P. Costard" on handle.

Cite this object as

Sillage Knife; Designed by Philippe Costard (1956); Produced by Jean Couzon Orfevre, Chabanne Division; France; stainless steel; L x W x D: 22.5 x 2.4 x 0.2 cm (8 7/8 x 15/16 x 1/16 in.); Gift of Jean Couzon S.A.; 1988-66-1

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