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Knife sharpener

Collection Type

  • Armament

Date

1790-1820

GUSN

GUSN-17088

Description

Steel prong is approx. 5" from its base to tip. Shape of prong is pyramidal, with an average diameter of 1 1/8". Prong is mounted to a green bone handle by a turned ring. Handle has an ellipsoidal shape and is rounded at the end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bone (material)
steel (alloy)
Steel
Bone
STEEL

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8.375 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1917.1205

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