51/662

Knife boxes were very common in farmhouse kitchens where they were hung on the wall and were used for keeping knives clean, dry and free from rust. This box is oblong and narrows towards the bottom. The lid is hinged with leather and there is a handle so that the box could be hung up.

1 knife box: wood; good condition

Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // Small articles on the Wood Table // 110-112 Three knife boxes, one being "Aunt PollyStibb's" [sic]' (Could be part of a trio with 51/771/1-2 or 51/664), Heritage of the Hendreds Exhibition 1969 - 'Catalogue of Exhibits // Number 50 // Knife Box // Lent by Museum of English Rural Life' (The catalogue description could also refer to 51/771/1-2 and 51/664)

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)