188 - A WOSTENHOLM & SON IXL SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE, 19TH CEN.

A WOSTENHOLM & SON IXL SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE, 19TH CEN. A bowie knife produced by the famed manufacturer George Wostenholm & Son at their 'Washington Works' in Sheffield England, marked as such on the blade along with their 'I*XL' logo. The grip is affixed with two staghorn grip scales. The blade is kept within a stitched leather sheath. England, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 10 1/4 in., (26 cm.) Condition: Blade in good condition, with a couple spots of light pitting. Grip in very good condition. Leather sheath with only a few minor spots of wear. 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.