Accession No
1923.1141
Description
Small iron knife. The blade is long and roughly triangular in shape. The tang is moulded with a knob in the middle; circular section. The handle is no longer present.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.1141
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
115mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Object marked with 'R.C. 23.1141.'
Event Date
Author: Jodi Zhang
Description (Physical description)
Delicate iron knife with moulded handle of circular section in the same metal.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register reads: 'Delicate iron knife - bone handle.'
Event Date 1923
Author: Jodi Zhang
Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Jodi Zhang
Description (Physical description)
Small iron knife. The blade is long and roughly triangular in shape. The tang is moulded with a knob in the middle; circular section. The handle is no longer present.
Event Date 6/11/2023
Author: Jodi Zhang
FM:45325
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