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Knife and Sheath

mid 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silver knife with a handle enriched with cloisonne enamel, the shoulders encrusted with silver with a leather sheath


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Knife (Culinary Tool)
  • Sheath
Materials and techniques
Silver with cloisonne enamel, leather sheath
Brief description
Silver knife with a handle enriched with cloisonne enamel, the shoulders encrusted with silver with a leather sheath, by John or Joseph Jencks, London, mid 17th century
Physical description
Silver knife with a handle enriched with cloisonne enamel, the shoulders encrusted with silver with a leather sheath
Collection
Accession number
311&A-1903

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Record createdMarch 23, 2005
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