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Knife

Object Name:
Knife
Object ID:
1973.003.036
Date:
circa 1900
Description:
Bench Knife, Watchmaker's. Wooden grip with a small, triangular blade. Blade fixed to handle with metal retaining ring. "G.W.S." stamped into handle on two sides. Cork used to sheathe blade.
Material:
Wood
Metal
Cork
Dimensions:
L-4.6 Dia-0.75 inches
Provenance:
Part of large group of watchmaker's tools and parts, formerly contained in watchmaker's bench 1973.003.198, donated by clock collector Charles S. Parsons of Goffstown, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles S. Parsons
Subjects:
Watch making
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