185 - A SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE WITH LEATHER SHEATH, 19TH CENTURY

A SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE WITH LEATHER SHEATH, 19TH CENTURY A mid-19th century English Bowie knife marked 'Sheffield', with a partially obscured address reading '13 Sprin(...)'. The grip is affixed with two horn grip scales and a decorative pommel with baroque motifs. The blade is kept within a leather sheath with braided leather stitching and a band of beads at the throat. Sheffield, England, 19th century. Dimensions: Knife L: 10 in., (25.4 cm.) Condition: Blade with pitting. Hilt is tight and in good condition. Leather sheath with some discoloration. Hairline crack in one grip scale. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.