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Revolutionary War period ‘Hessian’ Soldier Folding Pocket Knife

Dated circa 1775-1780, this is a Rare 18th Century Revolutionary War period “Hessian” Soldier Folding Pocket Knife made of bone and horn (1775 - 1780). One of only a handful of known examples of this kind, the folding pocket knife is made of carved bone and horn.

The top section depicts the headgear, face, hair queue and epaulets of a “Hessian” soldier. The body, made of pressed horn, shows on one side an arm holding a sword. Very good overall condition considering its age.

Source & Copyright: Curator’s Eye 

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I met a lady in the meads,Full beautiful - a faery’s child,Her hair was long, her foot was light,And her eyes were wild.- John Keats, La Belle Dame Sans Merci

I met a lady in the meads,
Full beautiful - a faery’s child,
Her hair was long, her foot was light,
And her eyes were wild.
- John Keats, La Belle Dame Sans Merci

(Source: acciosherlock, via undyingrealm)