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Penknife with unpolished horn scales

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

Classification

Description

A twin bladed penknife, circa 1930s, with unpolished horn scales. The blades are pointed in shape, the larger blade is inscribed INOXYD at the hilt. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

inscribed: "INOXYD" (large blade)

Object number

WCHL : 415

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

hollowed out
shaved
cut

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
metal blade
Dimensions
Width
20mm
Length
83mm

Colour

brown
silver