10th Apr, 2013 10:00 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 264
 

264

A George Wolstenholm & Son, Sheffield I*XL Bowie Knife, the 25cm hatchet tip steel blade...

A George Wolstenholm & Son, Sheffield I*XL Bowie Knife, the 25cm hatchet tip steel blade stamped with maker's name and logo and etched "Original Design by Colonel James Bowie", with German silver crossguard and two piece antler grip scales, with original tooled leather sheath set with a silver letter A, hallmarked for London 1902

Sold for £300
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

The blade has minor patches and scratches to the surface. Generally in good clean condition. A good quality knife.

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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 10th Apr, 2013

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