Knife, Dessert

Object Name:

Knife, Dessert

Object ID:

1989.057.176-.187

Creator:

William B. Durgin Co -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH

Date:

circa 1925

Description:

Knives, dessert, set of twelve (1989.57.176-.187). Silver handles and steel blades, in Durgin's "Chatham" pattern. Hollow handles with pointed end, the front and back of which have a center ridge. Casting on front of handle in raised upper-case stylized lettering, oriented vertically, "D / B / J", is soldered onto handle front. Stamped on bottom edge of handle: "STERLING HANDLE D PAT'D" in upper-case sans-serif letters except for the D (for William B. Durgin Co), which is cursive; all incuse.
Top and bottom edges of blade curve upward slightly toward the tip, which is rounded. Slight chamfer on top edge of blade front. Stamped "STAINLESS / N" on rear of blade near bolster, incuse, sans-serif uppercase letters. Bolster is manufactured as part of the blade; blade and handle appear to have a solder joint.
OBJECT REGISTER:
1989.57.176 8.75" x 0.875", 2.02 oz, 1.84 troy oz, 57.13 grams.
1989.57.177 8.75" x 0.875", 1.97 oz, 1.80 troy oz, 55.89 grams.
1989.57.178 8.75" x 0.875", 2.07 oz, 1.88 troy oz, 58.60 grams.
1989.57.179 8.75" x 0.875", 2.04 oz, 1.86 troy oz, 57.73 grams.
1989.57.180 8.75" x 0.875", 2.00 oz, 1.82 troy oz, 56.64 grams. Mark on handle poorly struck.
1989.57.181 8.75" x 0.875", 1.97 oz, 1.80 troy oz, 55.97 grams.
1989.57.182 8.75" x 0.875", 2.02 oz, 1.84 troy oz, 57.16 grams.
1989.57.183 8.75" x 0.875", 2.02 oz, 1.84 troy oz, 57.24 grams.
1989.57.184 8.75" x 0.875", 2.04 oz, 1.86 troy oz, 57.81 grams.
1989.57.185 8.75" x 0.875", 1.99 oz, 1.81 troy oz, 56.41 grams.
1989.57.186 8.75" x 0.875", 1.96 oz, 1.79 troy oz, 55.58 grams.
1989.57.187 8.75" x 0.875", 2.00 oz, 1.82 troy oz, 56.72 grams. Handle is well worn.

Material:

Metal
Silver
Steel

Provenance:

Part of a 243-piece sterling silver service originally acquired by and used by Robert (1880-1973) and Dorothy (1881-) Jackson of Concord, New Hampshire, parents of donors. Set includes flatware (231 pieces), a four-piece coffee set, two serving trays, gravy boat, pitcher, and two salt dishes.
Given "in loving memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a tribute to the artisans of New Hampshire, from Sarah Jackson Doyle and Hope Jackson Garvan." The Chatham pattern was first introduced by the Durgin Co., Concord, N.H., c. 1910.

Credit Line:

Given in Loving Memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a Tribute to the Artisans of New Hampshire

People:

Jackson, Dorothy B. (1882-1933), Jackson, Robert (1880-1973), Durgin, William B. (1833-1905)