On top of the handle of the knife a bagpipe player.
The iron blade with the knife maker's master-sign.
The case is very finely carved with scenes from the bible, with angel head and knob with oak leaves.
Dated 1608
Very special is that the knife and case are still together, usually knife and case are separated.
Dutch. Rare.
Provenance: ex-collectie van Bossel, Amsterdam.
Literatuur: Kostbare Bestecke for die kunstkammern europas.Kunstkammer Georg Laue, afbeelding 47.
