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Catalog Number CAS 0389-1665   CAS 0389-1665; Cutlery handle
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cutlery handle
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data City: London, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1700s to early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Antler; Metal: Silver
Description From BRL 1982: "Dinner knife handle, probably England, probably London. Extra fancy crown stag handle with head carved in crown. Silver ferrule. Late 18th to early 19th century. Compare to [CAS] 0389-2020."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 10.5