Saw
ca. 1600 (made)
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Saw, steel blade etched with masks and foliage, chiselled iron handle with mother-of-pearl terminating in an eagle's head, France or Italy, ca. 1600
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, steel and mother-of-pearl, forged and etched |
| Brief description | Saw, steel blade etched with masks and foliage, chiselled iron handle with mother-of-pearl terminating in an eagle's head, France or Italy, ca. 1600 |
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| Gallery label | SAW
Wrought iron and mother-of-pearl
France; c.1600
M.603-1910
The blade is etched with masks and foliage. The chiselled iron handle with mother-of-pearl plaques terminates in an eagle's head. The use of plaques is echoed in French cutlery of the period which can be seen in gallery 81.(07/1994) |
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| Accession number | M.603-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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