Knife (one of a pair)

1884-1915

Maker

A. F. Bannister & Co (1884-1915)

Measurements

8-7/8 in x 1 in x 1/2 in

Materials

Steel and bone

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.4164

Inscription

“A.F. Bannister / & Co.” is stamped faintly into one side of the blade on each knife.

Condition Notes

The tip of knife accession no. 1959.4164.2 is more tapered than that of .1, probably due to sharpening.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The knife blades have rounded tips.  Bone handle halves are attached to the handle tang with two steel pins.  Inlaid crossed lines, which appear to be attached to the ovoid and slightly domed end cap and half-caps at the blade end, also secure the bone sections.

The pair of knives appear to be made en suite with a three-tined fork, accession no. 1959.4165.