Knife
1800-1900 (made)
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Broad steel knife blade ground off at the top to a wedge shaped point, etched with a band of floral ornament and inscribed 'Do not open me without cause' and 'Victorious in honour' and 'Made by Pedro of Madrid'. Mounted in a handle overlaid with plates of horn and brass bands, the horn inlaid with ivory discs and brass studs.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Etched steel with horn, ivory and brass mounts |
| Brief description | Steel knife blade etched with a floral pattern and inscription, mounted in a handle of horn inlaid with ivory and brass with brass mounts, By Pedro of Madrid, Spain (Madrid), 19th century |
| Physical description | Broad steel knife blade ground off at the top to a wedge shaped point, etched with a band of floral ornament and inscribed 'Do not open me without cause' and 'Victorious in honour' and 'Made by Pedro of Madrid'. Mounted in a handle overlaid with plates of horn and brass bands, the horn inlaid with ivory discs and brass studs. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Inscribed 'No me abras sin rrazon' and 'Ni cierres sin onor' with 'Fabrica de pedro di Madrid' (Etched on the blade)
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| Production | By Pedro Diaz of Madrid. The original Register entry remarks mention a label attached to the object 'Navaja...del Maestro Pedro Diaz' |
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| Accession number | 270-1900 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2005 |
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