Not currently on display at the V&A

Knife

ca. 1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Penknife with a parcel-gilt silver handle with a pommel of cherub's heads and scrolls


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel and silver, parcel gilt
Brief description
Penknife with a parcel-gilt silver handle with a pommel of cherub's heads and scrolls, Germany, ca.1600
Physical description
Penknife with a parcel-gilt silver handle with a pommel of cherub's heads and scrolls
Dimensions
  • Length: 5.37in
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
2271-1855

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Record createdFebruary 25, 2005
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