Knife: Union Castle Line

A electroplated knife with a decorative zig-zag patterned handle that was used on Union Castle Line ships. The Union Castle Line crest is inscribed on the handle and the words "MAPPIN & WEBB" are engraved on the blade, but are starting to fade. The knife has numerous brown stains on the handle and blade.

Object Details

ID: PLT0690
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Knife
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mappin & Webb
Date made: 20th Century
People: Union-Castle Line; Union-Castle Line
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 15 mm x 210 mm x 20 mm
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