Large table knife

Description

A large 1860s table knife with a handle made of compression moulded Parkesine (cellulose nitrate). Parkesine is the trademark for the first man-made plastic, which was invented by Alexander Parkes in 1862. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

"MOSELEY & SON COVENT GARDEN/ PATENT PARKESINE HANDLE" (on blade)

Object number

PHSL : PAR 223

Date

1865 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Width
22mm
Length
265mm

Colour