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Subiaco Museum > Records

POCKET KNIFE: HORN HANDLE

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Overview

Pocket knife with horn facings to its handle. Handle is rounded at end. Large blade has straight cutting edge. Smaller blade broken off at tip but seems to have been similarly straight edged. Crosses and asterisks are stamped onto the steel. The manufacturer's name, 'Rodgers' and 'Cutlers to His Majesty' are inscribed in small blade. Both blades fold back into aperture in handle when not in use.

Historical information

The manufacturer's name, Rodgers, and 'Cutlers to His Majesty' are inscribed in small blade.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1992.25

Item type

Width

43 mm

Height or length

160 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Rodgers

Keywords

ARIS (nee Doggett) Doxie W

Photographed 2023

Statement of significance

Pocket knife owned by Mrs. Aris, who grew up in the area.

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