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Catalog Number CAS 0389-1521   CAS 0389-1521; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture Northern European?
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Europe?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Brass; Copper alloy
Description From BRL 1982: "Knife / unknown origin / possibly Northern European. Blade: Mid-19th century. Blade is in poor condition, but cylindrical bolster suggests mid-19th century factory product. Handle: cast and chased copper alloy handle in form of beast's head. Note: could be pieced together."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 23.4