Accession No
1923.1147 A
Description
Iron bladed pen knife with rounded back and flat cutting edge. Copper alloy handle with square hollows to contain an unknown and missing material. Loop at back of handle.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; ?London; ?Hitchin
Period
Medieval 15th century
Source
Ransom Collection
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.1147 A
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron; Copper alloy
Local Term
Measurements
126mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Probably from Hitchin or London.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1923.1147 A-C: 'Three penknives of 15th century type with rings at end of handles. English.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Iron bladed pen knife with rounded back and flat cutting edge. Copper alloy handle with square hollows to contain an unknown and missing material. Loop at back of handle.
Event Date 10/6/2022
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:45051
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