Knife
1725-1775 (made)
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Steel knife blade, with a curved and ornamentally notched back and marked with a star or maltese cross. The handle of wood pique with silver with spiral fluted wire bands, studs and end mounts of silver
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Chiselled steel and silver piqued wood |
Brief description | Steel knife blade, chiselled on the upper edge and marked with a star. The handle of wood pique with silver with spiral silver wire wrapping, possibly Germany, mid 18th century |
Physical description | Steel knife blade, with a curved and ornamentally notched back and marked with a star or maltese cross. The handle of wood pique with silver with spiral fluted wire bands, studs and end mounts of silver |
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Marks and inscriptions | Star or possibly Maltese cross (Maker's mark?) |
Object history | Formerly in the Rico y Sinobas Collection |
Production | Original Register entry attributes this to the Alcazar de San Juan, Spain, 18th century |
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Accession number | 269A-1900 |
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Record created | March 4, 2005 |
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