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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1864   CAS 0389-1864; Knife sharpener
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife sharpener
Culture German
Global Region Europe
Country Germany
State/Prov./Dist. Bavaria
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Nickel silver?
Description From BRL 1982: “Sharpening steel, Bavaria, mid to late 19th century; Nickel silver (?) (sic) handle with acorn finial; From a trousse.”
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 17.2