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2727 - A Bowie knife, G. Wholstenholm & Son, Sheffield, circa 1860
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A Bowie knife, G. Wholstenholm & Son, Sheffield, circa 1860 Back-edged blade with a double-edged tip. Marked "G. Wostenholm & Son Washington Works Sheffield" on the left side. "IXL" stamped in large letters at the left base of the blade. Blade is slightly stained. Nickel silver guard and pommel cap; stag horn handle. Leather-covered wooden sheath with nickel silver fittings and belt loop. Leather covering features bands inlaid with gold on both sides and “IXL” embossed on the back. Length in sheath: 34 cm. “IXL” is the abbreviation for “I excell” and the signature of the cutlery firm George Wolstenholm in Sheffield (UK). Condition: II +
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
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