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Knife
Probably Sheffield, England
1800-1860
Measurements
10-1/2 in x 1-3/8 in x 1/2 in
Materials
Steel and bone
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp
Accession Number
1959.4238
Condition Notes
The knife blade appears to have its original polished finish. It shows no later evidence of sharpening and exhibits little oxidation.
Provenance
Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp
Comments
The cutlass-shaped blade has a rounded tip. The bone handle halves are attached to the handle tang by two brass pins.