Lot no. 131
Knife
Carved from a single piece of wood, with a steel blade. The solid handle is finely carved on one side with the surname ‘A Margareiter’ against a dotted background, with the borders highlighted by a frieze of stylised foliage and fleurs-de-lis. The other side is decorated with a cobbler’s tools, featuring a stool and two pairs of shoes awaiting repair. Bears the date ‘1894’ and borders decorated with a frieze of foliage. The end is carved with a leaf in relief.
Switzerland?, late 19th century
L. 21.8 cm
Minor damage and cracks in the handle, secured with a piece of wire.
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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