Knife
late 16th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
In 1866, this knife was dredged from the Thames at Queenhithe, London. The wood is in suprisingly good condition. The rust has been removed from the blade, revealing pitting. It is possible to see the crystalline structure of the steel in the lines along the blade. This is usually only seen when the steel is shaped by heating in a forge and hammering.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Iron with wood |
| Brief description | Knife with wooden scales and iron finial, the blade and shoulders of one piece. Cutler's mark: a crown. late 16th century, Dredged from the Thames at Queenshithe in 1896 |
| Physical description | Knife with wooden scales and iron finial, the blade and shoulders of one piece. Cutler's mark: a crown. late 16th century. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Mark: a crown (Cutler's mark:) |
| Credit line | Transferred from Sheffield City Museum |
| Object history | Dredged from the Thames at Queenshithe in 1896. |
| Production | Found at Queenshithe in 1896 |
| Summary | In 1866, this knife was dredged from the Thames at Queenhithe, London. The wood is in suprisingly good condition. The rust has been removed from the blade, revealing pitting. It is possible to see the crystalline structure of the steel in the lines along the blade. This is usually only seen when the steel is shaped by heating in a forge and hammering. |
| Other number | L.II.5.81.69 - Sheffield City Museum Ref. No. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.74-1955 |
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| Record created | April 19, 2005 |
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