Name/Title

Knife

Entry/Object ID

0000.1.605

Description

Blade slighty increasing in width to the point where the back curves down to the cutting edge which is straight throughout. Integral bolster. Handle of conical shape with rounded end, is deeply stained brown and shows grain, possibly wood but weight and density suggests ivory.

Collection

Cutlery Collection, Knife

Made/Created

Artist

Bell, John

Date made

1632 - 1649

Time Period

17

Place

City

London

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Notes

Company Connection: John Bell granted this mark on 7th August 1632, died or retired by 15th February 1649 NS. He was granted the freedom of the Company in 1627 and the livery in 1647.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Dagger and Maidenhead

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Cutlery Collection Record Book

Other Number

CC605

Dimensions

Length

220 mm