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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1979   CAS 0389-1979; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture Dutch, probably
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands, probably
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County
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Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver or silver alloy
Description From BRL 1982: “Table knife, probably Dutch, probably 18th century; Silver or silver alloy handle with high relief chasing; Matches fork CAS 0389-1980.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 22.1