29th Jun, 2023 12:00
The David Hayden-Wright Collection of Antique Knives
549
A BOWIE KNIFE IN MID-19TH CENTURY STYLE, 20TH CENTURY
with robust blade formed with a pronounced clipped-back point, iron hilt comprising strongly curved tapering quillons, hardwood grip with a scalloped collar at the base, cap pommel and hardwood grip, in its leather scabbard with belt loop, 32.3 cm blade
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 256.
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Sold for £220
with robust blade formed with a pronounced clipped-back point, iron hilt comprising strongly curved tapering quillons, hardwood grip with a scalloped collar at the base, cap pommel and hardwood grip, in its leather scabbard with belt loop, 32.3 cm blade
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 256.
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
