Noonans
Auction 194 7-8 Sep 2021
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Romano-British, a bronze folding Knife Handle, 2nd cent. AD, 67mm long by 33mm high, solid pedestal base with extended rectangular curving handle ending in a stylised horse's head, deep slot behind for the iron blade of which traces remain, rectangular opening by base for suspension. Very fine with a green patina £300-£360
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In the Roman period folding knives were commonly used as razors or as penknives
Romano-British, a bronze folding Knife Handle, 2nd cent. AD, 67mm long by 33mm high, solid pedestal base with extended rectangular curving handle ending in a stylised horse's head, deep slot behind for the iron blade of which traces remain, rectangular opening by base for suspension. Very fine with a green patina £300-£360
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In the Roman period folding knives were commonly used as razors or as penknives