IKB penknife and pouch
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Object number2014.03605.1
TitleIKB penknife and pouch
CreatorG. Butler and Co. (creator)
DescriptionA horn-handled penknife made by G. Butler and Co., made circa 1840 with engraved initials IKB. Accessories include tin opener, blade, saw, hook, spike, drill, corkscrew, metal toothpick and tweezers. Solid, heavy penknife encased in horn. The horn handle is secured on both top and bottom by 4 small nails. The horn is a yellow hue with brown streaks. Around the top of the knife is a small design of 6 lines across engraved into the metal with one curved line above that.
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Production placeSheffield
Production date 1839 - 1849
Object namepenknife
Object categorypersonal belongings
Techniquecrafted
Dimensions
- length: 130 mm
width: 45 mm
depth: 21 mm
Credit line“Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Clive Richards OBE DL and allocated to the ss Great Britain Trust, 2017”