Name/Title
Sewing set and caseEntry/Object ID
0000.1.253Description
253.01 Scissors: Etched and gilt with a cast bird at the top of the finger loop.
253.02 Knife: Etched and gilt with cast lion finial (see detail)
253.03 Bodkin: With spike. Etched and gilt with cast lion finial (see detail)
253.04 Case: Tooled and gilt leather with four compartments
The missing item is probably a further bodkin.Collection
Cutlery Collection, SetMade/Created
Date made
circa 1550Time Period
16Place
Country
FranceContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
On each blade Y inlaid with copperOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Cutlery Collection Record BookOther Number
CC253Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: Scissors: 87mm
Knife: 86mm
Bodkin: 87mm
Case: Closed 103mm
