Sheath for fork and knife, fruitwood, silver, Carved wooden sheath for two implements. The body of the sheath divided in four vertical parts. Front has six carved biblical scenes, at the bottom an angel holding a shield. On the back six scenes of men feasting, drinking, etc. On the two sides, six apostles with their emblems, 'WGW' carved on one side, '1589' on the reverse., Plain rectangular silver cap with rounded sides, slides on to sheath (1985-103-42-a). [Replaced?], Netherlands, 1589, cutlery, Decorative Arts, Sheath for fork and knife

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