Bread knife in black leather presentation case

Bread knife in black leather presentation case

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Bread knife in black leather presentation case. The knife has a cellulose nitrate handle moulded in the form of sweet corn. Made by Geo Wostenholm, Sheffield, 1900s. Case lid lined with white silk, printed in gold with base lined in blue velvet, now faded to green where exposed to light. Brass fastenings; one broken.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1979-624/2
Materials:
cellulose nitrate, steel (metal), silk and velvet
Measurements:
knife: 23 mm x 360 mm x 30 mm,
case: 33 mm x 392 mm x 70 mm,
type:
knife