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[one of six] Knives
French
Late 18th century
Medium/Technique
Tortoise shell, Sablé
Dimensions
Overall (Open): 9.3 x 1 cm (3 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2285d
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsUtensils
DescriptionSmall cylindrical sablé case with hinged top, cupid and boat, sheaths containing 6 knives in tortoise-shell hinged sheaths.
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, to the MFA 1943