29th Jun, 2023 12:00
The David Hayden-Wright Collection of Antique Knives
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A LARGE BOWIE KNIFE, ROBINSON, SHEFFIELD, AND ANOTHER, SHEFFIELD WORKS PHILADELPHIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY
the first with robust blade formed with a clipped-back point, signed recessed ricasso, iron guard, natural staghorn grip and turned iron pommel; the second with broad blade with clipped-back point, signed ricasso, brass hilt and horn grip studded with brass nails, the first: 25.0 cm blade (2)
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 284.
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Sold for £320
the first with robust blade formed with a clipped-back point, signed recessed ricasso, iron guard, natural staghorn grip and turned iron pommel; the second with broad blade with clipped-back point, signed ricasso, brass hilt and horn grip studded with brass nails, the first: 25.0 cm blade (2)
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 284.
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
