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Sheffield Bowie Knife By Wilson

9.5" double-edged spear point blade, marked near the guard DCL, Wilson Swift Broad St  Sheffield. Dark horn handle with German silver pommel both sides, German silver double arched guard.  German silver escutcheon on one side.  German silver pommel with eagle and snake.  Green leather gold embossed leather scabbard with German silver throat.

Condition:

Blade still retains a nice original high polish with some very light black staining.  Handle and guard is untouched and in excellent condition.  Scabbard is missing the tip, also a slight split in the bottom of the scabbard, blade is exposed at the point. Overall a very good knife.

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$1,410
10/31/2018

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