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1925

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

1981

  • We acquired this object.

2002

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Luncheon Knife with Pointed End Knife

This is a knife. It was designed by Arthur J. Stone and manufactured by Arthur J. Stone. It is dated ca. 1930 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silver, steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 21.8 × 1.9 × 1 cm (8 9/16 × 3/4 × 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On reverse of handle: [1] chasing hammer symbol with "Stone", impressed (manufacturer’s mark, Arthur J. Stone) [2] “STERLING” in reserve, impressed (standard) On reverse of blade: [1] "STAINLESS" in block serif letters, etched (manufacturer's mark)

It is inscribed

On obverse of handle: [1] Stylized initials “A” and “T” stacked within a large “W”, engraved

Cite this object as

Luncheon Knife with Pointed End Knife; Designed by Arthur J. Stone; USA; silver, steel; L x W x D: 21.8 × 1.9 × 1 cm (8 9/16 × 3/4 × 3/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1981-71-5

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