29th Jun, 2023 12:00
The David Hayden-Wright Collection of Antique Knives
515
AN INDIAN BOWIE KNIFE, 20TH CENTURY
with broad blade formed with a swaged point, stamped 'Austin Madrahozary (?)' on one face, moulded ricasso, iron guard and domed pommel, natural staghorn grip, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with spring retaining catch, 21.0 cm blade
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 316.
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Sold for £260
with broad blade formed with a swaged point, stamped 'Austin Madrahozary (?)' on one face, moulded ricasso, iron guard and domed pommel, natural staghorn grip, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with spring retaining catch, 21.0 cm blade
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 316.
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Auction: The David Hayden-Wright Collection of Antique Knives, 29th Jun, 2023
