Turned ivory handle, long, thin, steel shaft with blade at end.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown.
Dates
1850
1900
circa 1850-1900
Material
ivory: light yellow
metal: dark grey
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D5-10
Dimension Notes
Length 10.1 cm
Condition Remarks
Ivory handle was dirty and yellowed, metal shaft was tarnished
Some oxidation on blade approx. 2.5 cm from tip; pitting on tip; ivory slightly yellowed.
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
Top of handle nearest the shaft is threaded; possibly there is a missing piece.