January 19th 2017 Premier Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/19/2017
Large knife, overall length 17-1/2", blade length 12-1/2". Circa 1835. Clip point, swedge on each side. Floral etched on top flat on blade and haft. Indecipherable motto within floral design on left side. Haft stamped "G. Oates Sheffield". Blade in very good condition, patches of light pitting, cleaning scratches. 20% of original polish intact. German silver mounts. Unique handle treatment, oval with cow horn panel insets on each side, protruding mushroom shaped German silver pommel.
Item Dimensions: Overall: 17-1/2"L.