Webster, K. (1988). The Excavation and Conservation of a Knife and Shears Set from Grove Priory, Bedfordshire. Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 18 1988. Vol 18, Bedfordshire Archaeological Council. pp. 57-63.

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Title:		 The Excavation and Conservation of a Knife and Shears Set from Grove Priory, Bedfordshire
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Issue:		 Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 18 1988
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Series:		 Bedfordshire Archaeology
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Volume:		 18
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Page Start/End:		 57 - 63
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Abstract:		 Routine X-ray of the iron finds from Grove Priory revealed this unusual and rare object. Conservation, x-raying and analysis showed it to consist of two knives and a pair of shears inside a leather box scabbard. The knives have a most unusual handle construction, consisting of a very short iron scale tang, secured by one rivet, into a slot at the end of the decorative gunmetal component which acts itself as a scale tang for the fixing of alternate bone and ?horn panels. Both functional and decorative rivets are present on the handle. The knife blades have inlaid makers marks. The scabbard has internal compartments of leather and has crude decoration of incised lines on the exterior of the shears compartment.
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Author:		 Karen Webster
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Publisher:		 Bedfordshire Archaeological Council
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Year of Publication:		 1988
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Excavation
Conservation
Knife
Shears
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Created Date:		 28 Apr 2023