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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.