Not currently on display at the V&A

Knife

1600-1650 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Knife with etched blade formerly gilt, initialled 'M.M.S'. The handle of gilt, chiselled steel set with mother-of-pearl plaques and beads. Mark: a device


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Etched steel formerly gilt, with chiselled steel and mother of pearl
Brief description
Knife with etched blade formerly gilt, initialled 'M.M.S', gilt, chiselled steel handle set with mother-of-pearl plaques and beads, Netherlands or Germany, early 17th century
Physical description
Knife with etched blade formerly gilt, initialled 'M.M.S'. The handle of gilt, chiselled steel set with mother-of-pearl plaques and beads. Mark: a device
Dimensions
  • Length: 18.7cm
  • Width: 1.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • a device and 629 (Mark)
  • 'M.M.S'. (Blade initialed)
Collection
Accession number
187-1872

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Record createdMarch 1, 2005
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