A Bowie Knife
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A Bowie Knife
By Marsh Bro.rs & Comp.y, Sheffield, Late 19th Century
With bright double-edged blade of slightly hollowed flattened diamond section etched with scrolling foliage against a matt ground on one side, faceted hollowed rectangular ricasso etched and gilt on one side with maker's details with a foliated oval above a diamond-shaped panel of foliage, hilt comprising flat gilt-brass quillons cast and chased with foliate scrolls, embossed silver basal mount and pommel-cap, and grip formed from a section of antelope horn
26.3 cm. blade
Sold for £625 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Marsh Bros. & Company are recorded at Forge Lane, Sheffield, from about 1853 to 1920

Category: Arms and Armour

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