Lot 152
Massive Multi-Blade Knife by Wlaszovits Stos., c. 1930
Estimate:
£2,000 - £3,000
Sold for:
£425
Timed Auction
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Description
Without Reserve
A large and very rare exhibition multi-blade knife comprising 32 blades of various size and functions. The knife is mounted on a black wooden display stand, and the marbled body is inlaid with a mother-of-pearl star. The knife can also be mounted on the wall by utilising a separate back-plate (included) to enable wall-mounted display. Signed "Wlaszovits Stos.," Czech, circa 1930.
Overall size including display stand: 23 x 12 x 8 in. (58.5 x 30 x 20 cm). Size of knife when open: 19 x 12 x 2.5 in. (48 x 30 x 6.5 cm).