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Cutlery Set

ca. 1620 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of steel knives with silver handles in a stamped leather case

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Sheath
  • Knife (Culinary Tool)
  • Knife (Culinary Tool)
  • Box Knife
Materials and techniques
Steel and silver in leather case
Brief description
Pair of knives in a stamped leather case, the handles of silver engraved with the seasons and inlaid with black composition. Gilt finials. Inscribed 'Catharina Herwarts' and 'Trust in God'. Mark: the number 8 crowned, Netherlands, about 1620
Physical description
Pair of steel knives with silver handles in a stamped leather case
Object history
ex Bernal Collection
Collection
Accession number
2347to:3-1855

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Record createdMay 26, 2005
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