cleaver, ivory, steel, Large blade with straight lower edge. Decorative upper edge rounded towards the lower edge. Steel ferrule has worn floral pattern and an extension to which the blade is attached. Ribbed ivory handle, round in section. On top of handle a decorated steel mount and finial. Blade folds towards the handle., possibly Germany, 16th century, cutlery, Decorative Arts, cleaver.
cleaver, ivory, steel, Large blade with straight lower edge. Decorative upper edge rounded towards the lower edge. Steel ferrule has worn floral pattern and an extension to which the blade is attached. Ribbed ivory handle, round in section. On top of handle a decorated steel mount and finial. Blade folds towards the handle., possibly Germany, 16th century, cutlery, Decorative Arts, cleaver