Pair of carved boxwood knife handles

Ships from The Netherlands

Bruil & Brandsma Works of art
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Description
The two knife handles are shaped as the apostles saint Simon and saint James. Simon's characteristic attributes are the saw and the Bible, whereas James can be recognised by his staff and the pelgrim's hat with the shell. These handles of are of extraordinary quality and were never used, hence their outstanding condition.
Origin and period
The Netherlands
Name
Pair of carved boxwood knife handles
Categories
Furniture Case Pieces & Storage Other Case Pieces
Periods
Second half of the seventeenth century
Materials
Boxwood
Measurements
Height: 11 cm
Reference
BBWA10020
Bruil & Brandsma Works of art
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