Pair of Knife Rests

Germany

First quarter of the 19th century

  • Titles Pair of Knife Rests (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 13/16 × 4 × 1 5/16 in. (2.1 × 10.1 × 3.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.301A
  • Work Type knife rests
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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