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Silver knife

Modern Era Europe
AL5213

The shape of the silver blade and the brass pommel with no hand guard are similar to the Corsican (so-called ‘Genoese’) stiletto, used as a thrusting weapon or for deer or boar hunting since the 16th century.

Carving utensil Hunting

Datasheet

  • Type: Knife
  • Place of origin: France?
  • Materials and techniques: Silver, Brass
  • Date: circa 1750
  • Dimensions: 2.5 x 38 cm