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This silver-handled knife was made by Edinburgh silversmith Colin McKenzie, in the early 18th century. The knife is known as a Baluster grip knife from the style of the handle.

The knife has a steel blade.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, making cutlery, or flatware, was the mainstay of many Scottish goldsmiths. As eating habits became more sophisticated cutlery items were produced in greater numbers and had an increasingly diverse range of patterns.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-051-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEQ 1102
• Date: Early 18th century
  
• Material: Silver handle, steel blade. Inscription: MK [conjoined, above a star]
  
• Dimensions: 287 mm L
  
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• Subject: Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Colin McKenzie, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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• Description: Knife with a steel blade which broadens to its rounded end and a silver handle, by Colin McKenzie, Edinburgh
  
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