Who created "Fruit Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle"?

Fruit Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle was created by François Nicoud, French, active Paris ca. 1875-1890 in ca. 1890.

When was "Fruit Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1890.

Is "Fruit Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle" in the public domain?

Yes, Fruit Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Fruit Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle

François Nicoud, French, active Paris ca. 1875-1890

ca. 1890

Classification

cutlery

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program, Decorative Arts Association Acquisition, and Sarah Cooper-Hewitt Funds

Accession Number

1996-56-77

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegant world of late 19th-century French arts with this *Fruit Knife with Mother-of-Pearl* by François Nicoud, skilled artisan active in Paris from around 1875 to 1890. Crafted circa 1890, this piece of cutlery exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the era, when everyday objects were transformed into symbols of refinement. Nicoud, working in the heart of Paris—a global hub for luxury goods—likely drew on the city's tradition of fine metalwork and jewel-like embellishments. The standout feature is the handle of lustrous mother-of-pearl, sourced from iridescent seashells, wh...

Fruit Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle

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