Accession No
1925.458
Description
Knife with a metal blade and handle possibly made of antler. The handle is in the shape of a boot, with a low heel and decorated with dots and arches. The blade has a straight back, curving towards the points, and a straight blade. Blade is stamped with a makers mark.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Overcote
Period
?19th century ?20th century
Source
Evans, Ivor Hugh Norman [?collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1925.458
Cultural Affliation
Romani [Gypsy]
Material
Metal; Iron; ?Horn; ?Antler
Local Term
Measurements
210mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Original description: 'Gypsy Knife. The handle is shaped like a boot. It is said to be made of buck's horn'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Knife with a metal blade and handle possibly made of antler. The handle is in the shape of a boot, with a low heel and decorated with dots and arches. The blade has a straight back, curving towards the points, and a straight blade. Blade is stamped with a makers mark.
Event Date 9/6/2022
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:24947
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