Historical information

Jock Nobelius was one of the sons of Carl Axel Nobelius who established the renowned Gembrook Nurseries.

Significance

These knives are an example of table cutlery used by the Nobelius family in the first part of the 20th century.

Physical description

Pair of bone-handled dinner knives owned by Flo and Jock Nobelius. Each handle has an inscription: one is 'Jock' and the other is 'Flo'. Jock was the son of renowned nurseryman Carl Axel Nobelius.

Inscriptions & markings

VEMU2174.1: 'Jock'
VEMU2174.2: 'Flo'