Dutch Knife - ?

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Peter,

This sure is a wonderful knife, no doubt.

Although this is not exactly my field of competence I should attriute the item to roughly the first half to mid 16th century. It may well be of Dutch origin.

Are you sure about fruitwood? Looks to me like boxwood which was preferably used for carvings at that period of time.

I will try and look for similar samples.

Michael

Looks like a pretty good call there Maestro!!!!
Nicely done Michael, it appears your field of competence is much wider than your modesty will admit.

All the best,
Jim