TRAVEL KNIFE
Germany, early 18th century
Silver, ray skin, wood and steel
Knife size: Length. : 17.5; L.: 2; Thickness: 1.2 cm
Case size: Length. : 15; L.: 2 cm

Silver travel knife hallmarked five times, with openwork pommel of a dog in the round and animated sides of two deities dressed in drapes, surmounted by two birds.
The straight blade is single-edged steel and marked.
Wooden case covered with shagreen, stamped silver snap and chape, cut and engraved with foliage scrolls and flower buds.

Presented on the occasion of the exhibition “L’ART DE LA LAME”

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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