Almost certainly manufactured by one of the legendary Sheffield knife makers around the mid-1800s, this knife shows many desirable features from the period. It measures 15 inches overall with a 10 1/8 inch spear point blade. There are a couple small visible cracks/flaws in the ricasso area that appear to have been repaired/stabilized long ago. Both sides of the ricasso are marked "BB", which the writer believes to be the markings of a local blacksmith/bladesmith who performed a repair in the area of the guard/ricassos. The guard is German silver and features a cast lion's head on each side. The grip scales are smooth pearl and the pommel is German silver and features a cast spread wing patriotic Federal pattern eagle with snake on both sides. Includes a black leather sheath with gilt accents and German silver fittings.