LOT #40097 |
Sold on Jun 19, 2023 for: Not Sold
A Clip Point Bowie Knife by G. Woodhead.. ...
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Description
A Clip Point Bowie Knife by G. Woodhead.11 1/2-inches overall. Having a 7 1/2-inch clip point blade marked G. WOODHEAD / 36 HOWARD STREET / SHEFFIELD. With reclining lion [rarer than alligator] coffin shape pommel, Mother of Pearl scales with German silver escutcheon. Contained in original German silver mounted leather scabbard. 19th century. Please note: George Woodhead was in business from the late 1840's until 1875; 36 Howard Street in Sheffield, after that period, it became George Woodhead & Sons.
Condition: Good as configured. Blade showing a mottled patina. Blade appears to have been sharpened/cleaned. Nice toning to MOP. Scabbard, dried with some warping present and minor holes. Collection of a Southern Gentleman
Auction Info
2023 June 19 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6271 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2023
19th
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