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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2106   CAS 0389-2106; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture German, probably, possibly French
Global Region Europe
Country Germany, probably, possibly France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Shell: nacre (mother-of-pearl); Gemstones
Description From BRL 1982: "Table knife. Blade and ferrule: probably German, possibly French, late 19th century, not correct for handle. Handle: Mother-of-pearl with gold painted design and eleven, inlaid colored stones; origin unknown. Note: assembled from parts."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 19.5