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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1672   CAS 0389-1672; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country Germany?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1800s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Tin (?) alloy; Horn; Silver
Description From BRL 1982: “Mediterranean style dagger, origin unknown, construction looks German; Horn handle with engraved cast tin (?) (sic) alloy mounts; Triangular blade with touchmark of five lobed crown over T (?) (sic) G; Probably early 19th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 21.6