Knife cleaner
Kent
Category
Historic Services / Cleaning & housekeeping
Date
1907
Materials
Wood and cast iron
Measurements
10.5 ins (d)19.25 ins (dia)5.75 ins (d)23 ins (w)
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Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire
NT 1275155
Summary
A knife cleaner from "Kent, 199 High Holborn, 1907". Circular wooden barrel with five holes for knives, on metal stand, and with turning handle of S-curve metal arm and wooden grip. Labels show recommended (emery) cleaner and instructions for use. Metal boss on front with Royal coat of arms.
Provenance
Bequest of George Bernard Shaw, 1950
Marks and inscriptions
Cast in stand "KENT PATENT 199200 and 201 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON " On plate around spindle "SERIAL NO 4712 SIZE 7 "
Makers and roles
Kent, manufacturer