| Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-1660 |
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| Category |
Tools & Implements |
| Object Name |
Knife sharpener |
| Culture |
English |
| Global Region |
Europe |
| Country |
England / Great Britain |
| State/Prov./Dist. |
England |
| County |
South Yorkshire, probably |
| Other Geographic
Data |
City: Sheffield, probably or possibly London |
| Maker's Name |
Maw & Staleys |
| Date of Manufacture |
ca. 1830-1850s |
| Collection Name |
Rietz Collection of Food Technology |
| Materials |
Metal: Steel; Iron; Horn (cow); Brass |
| Description |
Iron sharpening device shaped like X's, attached to a brass U-shaped holder that is mounted in a horn handle; Brass sections is stamped "Maw & Staleys Improved"; From BRL 1982: "Knife sharpener., England; Made in Sheffield, probably, or possibly London; Green cow horn handle; Brass frame, iron screw; steel cutters; Frame marked 'Maw & Staley's Improved'; Note: J&S Maw were London surgical instrument makers ca. 1830-1901; William Staley was a Sheffield cutler ca. 1830s; Piece ca. 1830s-1850s; Unusual piece." |
| Dimensions (cm) |
Width = 4.1, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 17.0 |