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191 - A SAMUEL C. WRAGG SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE WITH METAL SCABBARD, MID-19TH CENTURY
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A SAMUEL C. WRAGG SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE WITH METAL SCABBARD, MID-19TH CENTURY A large English Bowie knife by Samuel C. Wragg of Sheffield, made principally for the American export market. The heavy single-edged steel blade of broad clip-point form, with a pronounced medial ridge and ricasso stamped with the maker's multi-line mark, apparently including "SAMUEL C. WRAGG" and "SHEFFIELD." Fitted with a simple brass crossguard and two-piece stag horn grip secured by pins, one side mounted with an elongated oval brass escutcheon. Accompanied by a shaped white-metal scabbard with suspension stud and ball finial. Samuel Christopher Wragg (1807-1865) was a Sheffield cutler particularly associated with Bowie knives, dirks and spring knives produced for export to the United States. Dimensions: L: 14 in., (35.6 cm.) Condition: Blade with pitting. Sheath with some light scratching and a couple spots of pitting. Hilt tight to blade. Grip in very good condition. 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.
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