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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2115   CAS 0389-2115; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe, probably
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s, perhaps
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Silver alloy
Description From BRL 1982: “Small knife, unidentified origin; Repoussé silver (?) (sic) alloy handle, forged blade; Relic condition, perhaps 18th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 11.3