An Iron Scale-Tang Handle Knife, circa 1500 - 1600 offered through Philips Auctions Australia

offered through Philips Auctions Australia on behalf of the deceased estate

Provenance: Ex London (United Kingdom) private Gallery Collection

Tim exhibited numerous works around Europe

staining or restoration to the artwork

An Iron Scale-Tang Handle Knife, circa 1500 - 1600 offered through Philips Auctions AustraliaA hand forged iron single straight bladed knife, featuring a scale tang handle, likely made from English oak, dating to c1500 1600. Overall a great intact example with the left side of the blade bearing an illegible cutler's mark. Reference: Detector Finds Series (book) "Finds Identified", Witham 2000, refer to page 76 81. Provenance: From the collection of relic specialist Gordon Bailey Essex, United Kingdom. Measurement: 20cm long Condition: