Name/Title
Knife and sheathEntry/Object ID
0000.1.177Description
177.01 Knife: The blade has a straight edge, tapering sharply to the point. The handle consists of an iron tang with wooden scales held with 3 large pins (one of which has broken off) and 7 smaller pins of brass. The bolster is of brass with 3 hatched diagonal lines. The top of the handle has a brass finial shaped as two horse's hooves.
177.02 Sheath: Stamped black leather, with small side sheath for a smaller knife or bodkin.Collection
Cutlery Collection, KnifeMade/Created
Date made
1500 - 1550Time Period
16Place
Country
England?Continent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
A cross with circle above inlaid with copperOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Cutlery Collection Record BookOther Number
CC177Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: Knife: 211mm
Sheath: 104mmExhibitions
Exhibition
Masterpieces of Cutlery and the Art of EatingNotes
Exhibition Catalogue Number: 9
