The consignor attributed the sheath to a member of one of the Sioux tribes and is most likely from the Indian Wars era 1865 -1875. The sheath has extensive beaded designs with different patterns on each side in several colors and has a brass double link chain hanger. Only the top 1% of early knife sheaths were beaded on both sides. Note the bead colors used on both sides of this sheath. The superb designs are completely different yet incorporate mostly the same colors, up to eight per side. Note the rare pink bead color, verso from blue background. Measures: 9 3/4 inches long. The knife has an "I. WILSON/SYCAMORE ST./SHEFFIELD ENGLAND" maker's mark on the left side of the 6 1/4 inch blade and has wood scales secured by six pins. Wilson knives are known to have been common on the American frontier in the 19th century and remained in production well-into the 20th century.

The sheath is very fine and has a few small sections of beads absent, and highly attractive patina. The knife is good with a well-worn "frontier used" appearance.