Vono Knife Cleaner
Vono No 2 Knife Cleaner
Name/Title
Vono Knife CleanerEntry/Object ID
2025.1.970Description
A heavy metal bowl with a handle to turn a circular padded lid.The knife was inserted into either of the two spaces on the perimeter of the bowl and the handle turned, so the knife was cleaned by the internal pads. The instructions for use, on the top of the cleaner read: Put knife under arrow with back to spindle.Context
Before the advent of stainless steel, knives were made of silver or silver plated and needed to be cleaned. After stainless steel became fashionable the knife cleaner became redundant. This item was made by the British company Vono c. 1900. It is marked Vono No. Knife Cleaner. Patent Regd No Applied For 6425339.Cataloged By
Felix LamCategory
Tools, Domestic