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Knife: M.18A-1943

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Possibly a quill cutter. Long ivory handle tapering to one end fitted with a leaf shaped gilt blade. Engraved with a man presenting a heart to a lady, and a lady playing with a cupid.
Possibly intended as a valentines gift

Legal notes

Given by Mrs Constance Goetze

Measurements and weight

Length: 37.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Goetze, Constance, Mrs

Components of the work

Blade composed of gilt
Handle composed of ivory

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.18A-1943
Primary reference Number: 206817
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 24 September 2015 Updated: Wednesday 13 December 2017 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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