Category: Knives/Scissors
Key References:
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Material: Various Dimensions: Various: see illustrations for scale Place of Origin: Recovered from the River Thames Date: Circa 1200 – circa 1500 Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: During the medieval and later periods, small knives were...