IVORY ARTEFACTS -11-

CH1975.506.a-k

a - Puzzle. Sliding lid. 2 squares, one made from two triangles & other made from five pieces: (see sketch on data sheet). b - Cross. Pierced decoration flower and Maltese cross. c - Spatula. No marks. d - 14 round Beads. e - Butter Knife. Carved criss-cross decoration on handle. f - Fruit Knife. Folding ivory blade. Plain case. g - Fruit Knife. Folding ivory blade, stamped: "FRUITKNIFE". Carved case. h - Corkscrew. Ivory handle. i - Pen Knife. Two metal blades. Larger blade stamped: "J. FENTON". j - Nail File. Ivory overlay on handle. Metal tip for cleaning under nails. k - Ivory Tag, with hole.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1975.506.a-k
Accession Date: 19 Jan 1983

Material

Ivory/Skeletal

ivory, metal

Metal
Metal/Metal

 


 

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