A horn-handled penknife

G. BUTLER & CO, CIRCA 1840

Details

A horn-handled penknife
G. Butler & co, circa 1840
with engraved initials I K B, accessories include: tin opened, balde, saw, hook, spike, drill, corkscrew, metal toothpick and tweezers; in later cloth pouch with inscription EX PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE OF BRUNEL FAMILY 1908.
5in. (12.5cm.) long when closed

Provenance

By repute, the property of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-56)
Thence to Michelle Taylor & Marguerite Blaydon
Whence acquired by present owner.

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Lot Essay

The intials bear a strong similarity to the inscription on an ivory folding rule engraved I K Brunel sold as part of a single collection of Papers and Memorabilia relating to Isambard Kingdom Brunel, by these sale rooms, 29 November 1996 (lot 82).

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