Knife
ca. 1700 (made)
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Clasp knife with a steel blade with a concave point, decorated with etched floral and foliate scrollwork. The handle is partly overlaid with brass plates engraved with foliage with a large circular end. A portrait under glass on either side is located under a diamond shaped frame. The locking mechanism on the end of the handle is lacking
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Etched steel with horn and brass mounts |
| Brief description | Combination knife with an etched steel blade and handle of horn with brass mounts. The mechanism is lacking, Spain, ca.1700 |
| Physical description | Clasp knife with a steel blade with a concave point, decorated with etched floral and foliate scrollwork. The handle is partly overlaid with brass plates engraved with foliage with a large circular end. A portrait under glass on either side is located under a diamond shaped frame. The locking mechanism on the end of the handle is lacking |
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| Object history | Formerly in the Rico y Sinobas Collection |
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| Accession number | 271-1900 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2005 |
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