Likely manufactured c. the mid-19th century, this very attractive Bowie knife bears only the faint remnants of a maker's mark, but was likely made in Sheffield, England. It measures 13 3/4 inches overall with a 8 3/8 inch clip point blade, the left ricasso bearing a few faint letters of a maker's mark. The guard is German silver and is a twisted snake motif. It is fitted with smooth pearl grip scales with a German silver escutcheon on the left marked with the initials "P.H.S.". The pommel is also German silver with American eagle and shield motifs and a horse's head. Includes a brown leather sheath with German silver fitting.