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Pocket Knife

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-35843

Description

A hinged pocket knife with a mock wood exterior, three blades, and a corkscrew. [.1] A red cardboard and leather case. [.2]

Details

Descriptive Terms

pocket knives
steel (alloy)
leather
cardboard
Knife, Pocket
Knife, Pocket

Inscription

"Joseph Rodgers/ & Sons/ Cutlers/ To Her Majesty/ Sheffield" (Printed on the case)

Additional Identification Number

1933.808a
1933.808b

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1933.808.1-.2

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