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Knives (4)
Object name
Knives (4)
Date
1750-1820
Medium
Bone, steel
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Four knives irregularly shaped with metal caps at end and flat steel blades with rounded ends.
Object Number
1493-1496
Marks
impressed: on blades: "SHEARSTEEL"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
