Cutlass

42-30-179

From: Spain | Toledo

Curatorial Section: Historic

Object Number 42-30-179
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Spanish
Provenience Spain | Toledo
Date Made 1644 CE
Section Historic
Materials Steel | Brass
Description

Boarding knife. Single-edged steel blade with parallel sides tapered to point. Brass covered grip with scale decoration and flat oval pommel. Blade much worn. Engraved on the blade: "Fabrica de Toledo" "A de 1644"

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 257 - Collector Number

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