Lrg Antique English " Hunter ' S Companion " Clip - Point Bowie Knife George Wostenholm
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:426040 | Type: Bowie |
| Blade Type: Clip Point |
Large Antique English "Hunter's Companion" Clip-Point Bowie Knife by George Wostenholm & Son, Sheffield. Having a 9 ¾-inch clip-point blade with 4 ½-inch back edge. Left side of blade marked: G. Wostenholm & Son, /Washington Works./ [eagle in flight]/The Real I*XL Knife [on riband]/The Hunter's Companion. Flat German silver crossguard with back-view recurved quillons. Ribbed German silver ferrule. Ribbed antique one-piece ivory cutlery style grip with layered and fluted oval ...pommel cap which is peened on the end. Contained in a red, period leather scabbard stamped: IXL with scalloped German silver mounts. Condition: Good. Blade showing heavy wear and scattered pitting present. Grip a possible period replacement. Hilt very good, showing wear and age patina. Scabbard with wear and marks. Please ask any and all questions before bidding. High End, uncommon example. Originally obtained at Heritage Auction House years ago. Legit. Shipped Priority with FULL insurance. No knife shipping to Eastern Bloc countries.
