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Old scrimshaw hand made bone knife with carvings in raised relief. Knife blade is fixed in one piece of the knife and inserts in, and pulls out of, the other piece of the knife. Blade inserts within two piece of wood that fit in the hollow bone. Carved into the surface of the knife are a horse and horseshoe, riding crop and saddle, and a deer with antlers. Brass pieces are fitted in each end of the knife, held with brass pins. Overall length of knife is 3 1/2 inches; blade length is 1 1/2 inches.
Knife is well-made and a wonderful piece of scrimshaw. Has nice patina and likely dates to early 1900s, or possibly the 19th century.
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