Quill Knife

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Quill Knife

Entry/Object ID

2006.1.34

Tags

Writing Accessories

Description

Quill knife with rosewood handle in teardrop shape, with wide rut down centre of each side, steel blade marked "RODGERS CUTLERS TO HIS MAJESTY" on one side, marked "SHEFFIELD ENGLAND" on other; with hallmarks above; circa 1830.

Dimensions

Height

17 cm

Width

2 cm

Update Date

June 3, 2021