L x W x D: 19.5 × 2.8 × 0.9 cm (7 11/16 × 1 1/8 × 3/8 in.)
Type:
cutlery
Decorative Arts
knife
Object Name:
knife
Made in:
Bohemia/Germany
Date:
ca. 1720–50
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Sabre-shaped blade, pistol-shaped brass handle with scrolled end. Brass scales, cast and chased with a deer, boar, dogs, a fox and a bird. Trees and acanthus scrolls against a matte background. Blade folds into handle.
Credit Line:
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg
