Name/Title
KnifeEntry/Object ID
0000.1.147Description
Sabre-shaped blade with waisted bolster. The pistol-shaped ivory handle carved as a monster with open mouth, a subsidiary head on the back, acanthus leaves and scrolling and spiral flutes. Horizontally fluted silver ferrule with tang washer.Collection
Cutlery Collection, KnifeMade/Created
Date made
circa 1730Time Period
18Place
Country
HollandContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
On blade: WC below a crownOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Cutlery Collection Record BookOther Number
CC147Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: Overall: 316mm; Blade: 182mmExhibitions
Exhibition
Masterpieces of Cutlery and the Art of EatingNotes
Exhibition Catalogue Number: 143
