29th Jun, 2023 12:00
The David Hayden-Wright Collection of Antique Knives
543
A FOLDING LOCK KNIFE, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
military style, with folding locking blade formed with a clipped-back point, chequered scales with iron release catch, vacant German silver escutcheon, in its leather scabbard with belt loop, 20.0 cm blade
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 221.
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Sold for £140
military style, with folding locking blade formed with a clipped-back point, chequered scales with iron release catch, vacant German silver escutcheon, in its leather scabbard with belt loop, 20.0 cm blade
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 221.
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
