Name/Title

Knife

Entry/Object ID

0000.1.181

Description

A knife with an agate handle with a silver washer at the top. The blade is scimitar shaped, cut back to the blunt edge to form a triangular shaped end. The blade shows evidence of wear, particularly towards the top. A brass ferrule with raised moulded bands is cut at the top into a pattern of stylised acanthus leaves.

Collection

Cutlery Collection, Knife

Made/Created

Artist

Powell, Walter

Date made

1650 - 1700

Time Period

17

Place

City

London

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Notes

Company Connection: Mark purchased by Powell 1645

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

A dagger and a fleur-de-lys.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Cutlery Collection Record Book

Other Number

CC181

Dimensions

Length

219 mm