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Lot #1133

Lot 1132: G. Wostenholm & Son I-XL "The Hunters Companion" Bowie Knife

Attractive George Wostenholm & Son Sheffield I-XL "The Hunters Companion" Bowie Knife with Sheath

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Lot 1132: G. Wostenholm & Son I-XL "The Hunters Companion" Bowie Knife

Attractive George Wostenholm & Son Sheffield I-XL "The Hunters Companion" Bowie Knife with Sheath

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Attractive George Wostenholm & Son Sheffield I-XL "The Hunters Companion" Bowie Knife with Sheath

Manufacturer: None
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Type: Other
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Item Views: 1994
Item Interest: Average
Catalog Page: 110
Class: Other
Description:

Manufactured in the mid-late 1800s by the George Wostenholm firm of Sheffield, England. The Wostenholm company moved into their huge Washington Works facility, perfectly positioning them to deal with the demands of the American market during the period of western expansion. The overall length is 12 1/4 inches with an 8 inch clip point blade. The left side of the blade is marked with the Washington Works address and "THE HUNTERS COMPANION", and the I-XL trademark on the left ricasso. The grip has a full visible tang, elliptical German silver guard, and imitation tortoise shell grip scales featuring a German silver escutcheon on the left. The sheath is of brown leather, marked "I-XL" in gold, and has German silver fittings.

Rating Definition:

Very good, the blade mostly a bright grey patina with some scattered light spotting and some small patches of brown patina on the ricassos. The grips are good with a few minor chips absent and a minor crack. The scabbard is fine with some mild wear.



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