Pocket Knife

Mediumgilt-brass with diamond and other metal

Dimensions2 7/8 x 1/2 inches (7.3 x 1.3 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Nelda C. Stark, 1999

Object number2008.196.1.B

ClassificationsPersonal Gear

DescriptionGilt-brass metal knife and file with two snake designs, one on front and one on reverse, and one inset diamond stone. This item is part of a cased smoking set which also includes a match safe and a cigar cutter.

ProvenanceW.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [1859-1936]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; bequeathed December 13, 1999 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House

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