Classification
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.
Inscriptions
"MOSELEY & SON COVENT GARDEN/ PATENT PARKESINE HANDLE" (on blade)
Object number
PHSL : PAR 223
Date
1865 (circa)
Country
Method
Dimensions
Width
22mm
Length
265mm