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Nord Bowlen

"Contrast Flatware" Butter Knife

Description

Maker

Nord Bowlen (American, 1909-2001), designer
Lunt Silversmiths (American, 1902 - 2010), manufacturer, (RISD Student 1930-1932, Jewelry and Silversmithing)

Title

"Contrast Flatware" Butter Knife

Year

1956

Medium

  • sterling silver,
  • stainless steel knife blades,
  • injection-molded nylon handles

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • sterling silver,
  • stainless steel knife blades,
  • injection-molded nylon handles

Materials

nylon, sterling silver, stainless steel

Geography

Place Made: Massachusetts

Dimensions

16.5 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm (6 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: All marked "LUNT / STERLING" at joint of handle and implement .Knives also stamped "STAINLESS" on blade.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

2008.50.4.4

Type

  • Utensils

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Nord Bowlen (American, 1909-2001), designer
Lunt Silversmiths (American, 1902 - 2010), manufacturer
"Contrast Flatware" Butter Knife, 1956
Sterling silver, stainless steel knife blades, injection-molded nylon handles
16.5 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm (6 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2008.50.4.4

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