Name/Title

Knife

Entry/Object ID

0000.1.10

Description

Sabre-shaped blade with plain deep concave bolster. Flaring handle, circular in shape, of possibly Mennacey porcelain, painted with leaves and flowers in Chinese style. Silver waisted and banded ferrule, and leafy-edged cap.

Collection

Cutlery Collection, Knife

Made/Created

Artist

The blade was made in Belgium.

Date made

1730 - 1750

Time Period

18

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

NAMUR and a crown over a ring.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Cutlery Collection Record Book

Other Number

CC10

Dimensions

Length

255 mm

Exhibitions

Exhibition

Masterpieces of Cutlery and the Art of Eating

Notes

Exhibition Catalogue Number: 149