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1901

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1982

  • We acquired this object.

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2015

2025

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Servus Knife

This is a knife. It was designed by Sigurd Persson. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is steel, stainless. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

cm: L: 21 x W: 2.2 x D: 0.7

It has the following markings

On blade: SERVUS RFR. STAL

Cite this object as

Servus Knife; Designed by Sigurd Persson (b. 1914); Sweden; steel, stainless; cm: L: 21 x W: 2.2 x D: 0.7; 1982-58-4

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