Manufactured in the mid-1800s by the George Wostenholm firm of Sheffield, England. 9 7/8 inches overall with a 5 1/16 inch clip point blade which is marked "GEORGE/WOSTENHOLM/SHEFFIELD" along the spine and "I*XL" on the left ricasso. The guard is a simple oval of German silver. The handle is relief carved antique ivory with leafy patterns near the pommel. Includes a red leather sheath that is marked "I*XL" in gold with German silver fittings including an belt hook attached at the throat.

Very good, the blade showing mostly bright with some scattered speckling of brown patina and spotting and evidence of moderate cleaning/sharpening. The handle is fine with a 2 1/2 inch long age crack on the right side and some mild wear. The sheath is very good with mostly bright fittings, a few scattered patches of antique patina, and some mild wear on the leather.