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Knife (probably Germany), early 18th century
Sabre-shaped blade, the shoulder etched and gilded. Waisted bolster, octagonal, engraved with stylized leaves. Horn handle tapering towards the point, oval in section, carved horizontal bands near bolster.
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Ciga Knife, 1979
Rounded-rectangular blade inset into flat, long rounded-rectangular handle with raised-rounded border.
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Acorn Knife, designed 1915, produced post 1945
Handle encircled by row of beading near join, handle continues with fluted “classical” shaft topped by a stylized acorn supported by two scrolls.
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America Figure, ca. 1760
“America” female figure with feather skirt, mantle and headdress, holding parrot and cornucopia; seated on alligator facing right.
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Africa Figure, ca. 1760
“Africa” female figure, black, with elephant-head coif, feather tunic and legings, holding sheaf of wheat; seated on crouching lion, facing left.
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Europe Figure, ca. 1760
“Europe” crowned female figure, holding sceptre and orb, seated on piece of entablature beside a standing horse; attributes; books, globe, palette, shield and suit of armor.
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