Sheath
1623-35 (made)
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Silver belt hook with a figure of cupid attached by two chains to the collar of a knife case with holes for two knives. The collar is decorated with two putti and a band of pierced scrollwork. A central band and the top of the chape has similar pierced decoration. The chape is also decorated with two human heads.
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Materials and techniques | silver, cast, pierced and chased |
Brief description | Set of silver mounts for a knife case on a red velvet covered sheath with silver chains and belt hook, the sheath Augsburg, Daniel Lang I, 1623-35; the belt hook probably Augsburg, unknown maker. |
Physical description | Silver belt hook with a figure of cupid attached by two chains to the collar of a knife case with holes for two knives. The collar is decorated with two putti and a band of pierced scrollwork. A central band and the top of the chape has similar pierced decoration. The chape is also decorated with two human heads. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr. W L Hildburgh, FSA |
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Accession number | M.6-1945 |
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Record created | May 20, 2005 |
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