Not currently on display at the V&A

Knife and Sheath

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Knife with a handle of ivory set with garnets and gold ferrule with a shagreen case


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Knife (Culinary Tool)
  • Sheath
Materials and techniques
steel with carved ivory, garent and gold mounts
Brief description
Knife with a handle of ivory set with garnets and gold ferrule with a shagreen case. France (Langres), late 18th century
Physical description
Knife with a handle of ivory set with garnets and gold ferrule with a shagreen case
Object history
ex Bernal Collection
Production
Langres
Collection
Accession number
2332:1to:2-1855

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Record createdJune 3, 2005
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