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Clasp knife: O.203-1879

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Curved steel blade double edged for most of its length with a scooped back edge, riveted solidly to a brass frame with a tripe circle pommel and red and white stained horn panels riveted to the grips at either side, the larger rivets with decorative washers. The tang continues full length along the back of the hilt. At the end of the pommel is a suspension loop.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Robert Taylor, MA

Legal notes

Given by Robert Taylor, MA

Measurements and weight

Length: 40.6 cm
Weight: 278 g

Place(s) associated

  • Zaragossa ⪼ Spain

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - 1875 CE

Components of the work

Blade composed of steel Length 18.7 cm

Materials used in production

stained red and white Horn
Brass (alloy)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: VACERO JUN ZARAGOZA
  • Location: On blade
  • Method of creation: Stamped
  • Type: Maker's mark
  • Text: 203
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Tag

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.203-1879
Primary reference Number: 158303

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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