Handle maker:
Unknown
Cutler:
Parker, George (cutler)
(Possibly)
Ivory and steel; the knife with steel blade and ivory handle carved as a king with orb and scepter
Ivory and steel; the steel blade broadens slightly towards the downward pointing tip; the bolster shows the remains of gilding; the handle is of ivory carved in the form of a standing king wearing a cloak, and holding an orb in his left hand and a scepter in his right hand.
History note: Frank Smart Collection
From the Frank Smart Collection, given by T.J.G. Duncanson
Length: 21.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1930) by Duncanson, T. J. G.
17th Century, Late
Circa
1680
CE
-
Circa
1700
CE
Blade
composed of
steel
Handle
composed of
ivory
Accession number: M.43-1930
Primary reference Number: 167099
Old object number: M.2-1930
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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