From:Mokau Museum

Name/TitleSharpener, Knife

About this objectWooden box, with a screw attachment to put on bench or table, with a handle. Knife can be put in opening in top, turn the handle to sharpen blade. Leather sleeve on spindle to take off sharp pieces after sharpening.

MakerBesawy

Maker RoleManufacturer

Place MadeEngland

Medium and MaterialsWood, metal, leather

Inscription and MarksPart of instructions on paper: To empty dirty powder, some instructions not legible: This necessary every 2 or 3 months, according to number of knives cleaned daily./Do not forget to do this. Markings underneath engraved on wooden base/ PAT No 10947/13/Reg No 630291/H/ENGLISH MADE. Handle on side of: Besawy Knife Cleaner. Paper on side with instructions for use, partly missing.

Measurements230 H x 120 W x 175 D mm

Object TypeKitchenware

Object numberRA2018.114

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