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Single blade penknife

Side view of a fruit knife showing the horn blade. Side view of a fruit knife showing the horn blade. Side view of a fruit knife showing the horn blade. Side view of a fruit knife showing the rivets. Side view of a fruit knife showing the rivets. Side view of a fruit knife showing the concealed blade.
Side view of a fruit knife showing the horn blade. Side view of a fruit knife showing the horn blade. Side view of a fruit knife showing the horn blade. Side view of a fruit knife showing the rivets. Side view of a fruit knife showing the rivets. Side view of a fruit knife showing the concealed blade.

Classification

Description

A single bladed penknife or fruit knife with cream coloured horn scales and blade. Date unknown. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

WCHL : 416

Country

Unknown

Method

hollowed out
shaved
cut
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
18mm
Length
85mm

Colour

cream