Fish Slice
Silversmith
William Jamieson
(Aberdeen, Scotland, active 1806 - 1841)
Date1806 - 1841
Object NameSlice
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Length: 29 cm
Maximum: Width: 6.9 cm
Maximum: Width: 6.9 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1981 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 06
Object numberABDAG001128
About MeA fish slice with a slightly concave blade featuring a cut away edge decorated with pierced and engraved floral and feather work, held with a rectangular mouldnap on a square wedged shaft with a fiddle pattern handle.Along with the everyday fare of flatware, spoons and forks, Jamieson, a Scottish silversmith, also specialised in making small boxes and goblets.
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This beautiful piece looks both practical and very ornate. Would you be happy using this for everyday use, or is it too pretty to be used for serving up fish?
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