General
General
Object Auto ID
48085
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_63930
Common Name
Fleam Knife
Classified Name
KNIFE
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

brass-cased, with three graded blades

Provenance

The object was donated by B. Watson in 1920. Fleam Knife was used by doctors for bleeding patience during the early Basuto Wars. Tentative dates 1840s and  1880s.

Owner
Port Elizabeth Museum
Description
Material Types
Brass
Technique Types
Brass- cased
Distinguishing Features

Brass- cased, with three graded blades.

Measurement Type Unit Value
Length
cm
8.51
Dimension Comments
Overall length is 8.51 cm
History
Object Age
2019
Object Age Comment
Associated with Basutho Wars that were fought between 1880- 1881
Cultural Association
Medicine
User Comment
Fleam knife was used by doctors for bleeding patients during the early Basuto Wars.
Collector
Port Elizabeth Museum
Collector Comment
Part of the cultural history collection of the museum.
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