Travel knife with silver handle, N. Reek, Hoorn, 1847

Antique silver travel knife made by the silversmith N. Reek from Hoorn. Active from 1823 to 1853.

The silver handle is beautifully crafted with images of female figures on either side. One figure represents wisdom with a stick and a book. The stick was the symbol of the earthly pilgrimage. The book stands for study and wisdom. On the other side, the female figure represents trust with an anchor and a bird together symbolizing an unforced faith. The anchor stands for hope, the bird stands for supernatural freedom.

The handle is crowned with a little dog as a sign of loyalty.

Hallmarked with the second hallmark (lion), the hallmark office mark from Alkmaar. Master mark NR and the date letter N from 1847.

The blade was later replaced.

Weight: 30 grams. Size of the knife is 16 cm.