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LOT 120
Patriotic
Etched Blade
Eyre, Ward & Co. Sheffield
Bowie Knife with Silver Grip and
Sheath - Manufactured from 1850 to 1857 by Eyre, Ward
& Co. at their Sheaf Works in Sheffield, England.
It measures 13 inches overall, with a 8 1/16
inch clip point blade with American patriotic
slogans, an eagle, and floral scroll etched on
the left. The marker’s mark is stamped on the
left ricasso, part of which was misstamped,
cutting off the top of the mark. It is fitted with
an oval German silver guard and a flatware-style
silvered grip with floral motifs. Includes an orange leather scabbard with German silver fitting.
CONDITION: Fine, the blade mostly a bright
grey patina with some scattered patches
of light pitting and mostly visible
etching. The German silver and silver
show an attractively aged patina overall. The
sheath is good with extensive wear.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 121
George Wostenholm & Son Sheffield I-XL “The Hunters Companion” Bowie Knife with Sheath - Manufactured in the mid-late 1800s by the George Wostenholm firm of Sheffield, England. The Wostenholm company moved into their huge Washington Works facility, perfectly positioning them to deal with the demands of the American market during the period of western expansion. It measures 11 1/4 inches overall, with a 6 7/8 inch drop point blade. The maker’s markings and trademarks are all on the left side of the blade and ricasso. It has a German silver elliptical guard and is fitted with smooth pearl grips with a German silver escutcheon on the left. The included sheath is black leather with gilt accents and German silver fitting. CONDITION: Very good, the blade mostly a bright grey patina with some scattered mild pitting including along the edge and mostly clear markings. The German silver shows an attractively aged patina. The grips are also very good with some minor cracking near the pommel of the right panel. The sheath is good with tearing near the tip where the fitting is absent and moderate wear.
LOT 118 Attractive Etched Blade Bowie Knife with Sheath - With scabbard. Likely manufactured in the mid-19th century, this attractive Bowie knife bears no maker’s marks but certainly shows attributes of the Sheffield trade. It measures 13 1/4 inches overall with an 8 5/8 inch drop point blade that has a large etched panel on the left featuring floral motifs. The German silver guard and pommel both show floral motifs and it is fitted with smooth grip scales that appear to be ebony, the left side having a German silver escutcheon. The included sheath is of red leather with gold borders and floral design, as well as German silver fittings. CONDITION: Very fine, blade mostly original bright polish with some scattered speckling of darker grey patina and exceptionally crisp etching. The German silver shows an attractive, lightly aged patina. The grips are fine with a minor chip absent from the right panel and otherwise minimal handling marks. The sheath is also very fine with some mild wear. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 119
Desirable R. Bunting & Son, Sheffield Half-Horse, Half-Alligator Bowie Knife with Sheath - Made by R. Bunting & Son of Sheffield, England c. 1856-1865 during the short time Richard was in business with his son Henry. Richard was the son of Robert Bunting, who originally began business as a knifemaker in 1822. It measures 13 7/8 inches overall with a 8 5/8 inch drop point blade. The left side of the blade is marked “R. BUNTING/& SON/SHEFFIELD”. The coffin shaped hilt has a full visible tang, German silver floral guard, and a German silver half-horse, half-alligator pommel. It is fitted with smooth pearl grip scales. The included sheath is red leather with gilt accents and German silver fittings. CONDITION: Very good, the blade mostly a dark grey patina with an attractive dark Damascene-like staining pattern and slightly lightened markings. The German silver shows an attractively aged patina overall. The grips are also very good with some very light chipping around the pins. The sheath is fine with some mild wear. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500 117