Knife

England

1810

  • Titles Knife (Descriptive)
  • Artist England
  • Medium ceramic; silver
  • Dimensions Overall: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase with funds from the Bequest of Mervyn Sterne, 1982.82A
  • Work Type knife
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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