9th Dec, 2009 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 189
 

189

A BOWIE KNIFE BY UNDERWOOD 56 HAYMARKET

A BOWIE KNIFE BY UNDERWOOD 56 HAYMARKET, LONDON, CIRCA 1870 with single-edged blade of polished steel formed with a clipped-back point, signed on one side at the forte beneath the mark 'VR' a crown between, German silver cross-piece, steel tang, and a pair of chequered hardwood grip-scales retained by six German silver rivets, in its leather scabbard incorporating a steel locking clip at the mouth 34cm; 13 1/2in
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A BOWIE KNIFE BY UNDERWOOD 56 HAYMARKET, LONDON, CIRCA 1870 with single-edged blade of polished steel formed with a clipped-back point, signed on one side at the forte beneath the mark 'VR' a crown between, German silver cross-piece, steel tang, and a pair of chequered hardwood grip-scales retained by six German silver rivets, in its leather scabbard incorporating a steel locking clip at the mouth 34cm; 13 1/2in