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Knife

Object number2013.33.2

Manufacturer Abercrombie and Fitch

Date1845

OriginFrance

MediumMetal

Credit LineGift of C. Holmes Wolfe

DescriptionKnife and file hidden inside a circular French coin with profile of Napoleon on obverse. Two blades (one with serrations) slide outward from between coin, which appears to have been sliced in two and bolted together again to conceal blades. Embossed on both sides.Dimensions1.5 x 1.625 in., 0.125 in. (3.8 x 4.1 cm, 0.3 cm)
InscriptionsObverse: "LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANCAIS / DOMARD R."

Reverse: "5 / FRANCS / 1845".
MarksSmooth blade: "ABERCROMBIE & FITCH / MADE IN FRANCE"; "ELOI / FRANCE".

Serrated blade: "DEPOSE".

Related person Louis Philippe I (1773 - 1850)

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