Twin bladed penknife

Side view of a penknife showing the silver mounts. Side view of a penknife showing the silver mounts. Side view of a penknife showing the rivets. Side view of a penknife showing the horn scales. Side view of a penknife showing the exposed blades. Side view of a penknife showing the exposed blades. Side view of a penknife showing the concealed blades. Side view of a penknife showing the concealed blades.
Side view of a penknife showing the silver mounts. Side view of a penknife showing the silver mounts. Side view of a penknife showing the rivets. Side view of a penknife showing the horn scales. Side view of a penknife showing the exposed blades. Side view of a penknife showing the exposed blades. Side view of a penknife showing the concealed blades. Side view of a penknife showing the concealed blades.

Classification

Description

A twin bladed penknife with horn scales and an undecorated silver shield on one side. The larger blade is inscribed 'PAMPA'. Date unknown.This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

inscribed: "PAMPA" (on large blade)

Object number

WCHL : 414

Country

Unknown

Method

hollowed out
shaved
cut
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
metal blade
Dimensions
Width
18mm
Length
89mm

Colour

brown
silver