Not on display

Carving Knife Set

ca.1610 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of carving knives in a case with ivory handles and copper-gilt mounts, the caps inset with mother-of-pearl. A third implement wanting, in a stamped leather case

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Knife (Culinary Tool)
  • Knife (Culinary Tool)
  • Sheath
Materials and techniques
Steel with carved ivory and copper gilt mounts with stamped leather
Brief description
Set of carving knives with carved ivory handles with copper gilt mounts in a stamped leather case, Western Europe, ca.1610
Physical description
Pair of carving knives in a case with ivory handles and copper-gilt mounts, the caps inset with mother-of-pearl. A third implement wanting, in a stamped leather case
Collection
Accession number
321toC-1867

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Record createdMarch 1, 2005
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