Mother of pearl paper knife

Mother of pearl paper knife. The handle is engraved: 'E.H. 1798'. The paper knife was believed to have belonged to Emma Hamilton, however, although it is not associated with the provenance of the usual fakes, the inscription is probably suspect.

Object Details

ID: REL0072
Collection: Relics
Type: Paper knife
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Late 19th century
People: Hamilton, Emma
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 2 mm x 120 mm x 15 mm
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