Frisian knife with silver handle, A. Offringa, Huizum, 18th century.

Frisian silver knife from the end of the ^18th century. The knife is embossed with curl and flower motifs. There are also two male figures depicted on either side of the handle. One is holding a bunch of grapes and the other seems to be busy with a grape by a campfire. The knife was made by the silversmith Ate Jochums Offringa from Huizum, active from 1779.

The knife is crowned by a rider on horseback. The blade is original and has the same age as the handle.

As a defect there is a tear in the length of the inside of the handle of approx. 4 cm.

On the outside of the handle is the name of the ^1st owner. LK Surveyor. Also a date: 1813. The knife is inspected with a master's mark bird (Voet C28) which was used by Ate Offringa.

Length of the knife: 27 cm. Weight: 75.6 grams.