Sheath Knife

42-30-123

From: England | Trent

Curatorial Section: Historic

Object Number 42-30-123
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture English (uncertain)
Provenience England | Trent
Period 15th Century
Date Made 1450-1499 CE
Section Historic
Materials Iron
Description

Single-edged iron blade tapering to point. Much worn. Deeply cut spearhead, apparently maker's mark, on one surface. Tang extended through two-piece wooden handle (restored). Wheel-like piercing near end of blade.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 244 - Collector Number

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