Description: TIFT WHITING STERLING KNIFE - WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Early 19th century sterling silver weighted handle and solid blade butter knife, possibly by Tift & Whiting of Massachusetts, hallmarked with "Lantern, M&M, and Arm & Hammer." Inscription on blade to "A.J. Slade", the wife of Thomas Bog Slade whom she married 4-1-1824. Thomas Slade was one of the founders of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. More information can be found on the subject on the University official web site below. https://www.wesleyancollege.edu/about/wesleya n-college-history.cfm
Weight: 39.6 grams
Size: 6.75"