Electroplated fish knife
An electroplated fish knife associated with the battlecruiser HMS 'Invincible' that was sunk at the Battle of Jutland in May 1916. Inscribed on the knife are the maker's marks"W,S,CO,EP" along with an engraving of a bird. The blade has a floral decoration engraved on it. The knife has a light patina all over and the handle is tarnished.
Object Details
ID: | PLT0216 |
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Collection: | Decorative art |
Type: | Fish knife |
Display location: | Not on display |
Places: | Bristol |
Vessels: | Invincible 1916 (HMS) |
Date made: | 1916 |
People: | Weekes, Edward John, Eng/Rear-Ad |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 20 x 205 x 30 mm |
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