Name/Title

Knife

Entry/Object ID

0000.1.247

Description

Blade scimitar-shaped, long and tapering with a rounded point, much worn down and corroded: the plain bolster fits directly into the handle. Handle of horn, pistol-shaped and diamond-shaped in section with rounded corners; a carved grip below pistol-end

Collection

Cutlery Collection, Knife

Made/Created

Artist

How, Ephraim

Date made

1700 - 1725

Time Period

18

Place

City

London

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Notes

Company Connection: How was Master in 1705. Mark in use by How in 1686.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

A device (heart?) and a crown; the letters HOW and the dagger

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Cutlery Collection Record Book

Other Number

CC247

Dimensions

Length

256 mm