knife cleaner

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

knife cleaner

Entry/Object ID

1979. .004 a-b

Description

Knife cleaning Machine (used in conjunction with knife polish 979.000.003 de-accessioned). Two parts to the cleaner which was used to polish kitchen and table Knives, both parts of cast metal (unknown) and painted green. Wooden knob on end of handle, natural colour, varnished. Felt visible around 'drum' or moveable part of cleaner. Raised metal (in casting) on the turning part of machine "British Made" on handle - "Trade Mark VONO No 2 Knife Cleaner". PATENT APPLIED FOR REGD NO 642539 >>>>----------------------------------> PUT KNIFE UNDER ARROW WITH BACK TO SPINDLE

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Clarke, E. L. (Ted) Mr.

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-79 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

cleaner, knife cleaner

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

January 16, 1995

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

May 21, 2025