Bowie knife, signed R. Bunting & Son

United Kingdom

19th century

Steel, nickel silver, antler, leather

Long. total: 28.3; Long. blade: 17.3 cm

Straight single-edged blade, engraved ricasso “R. BUNTING & SON SHEFFILED”.

Steel handle covered with two antler plates, fixed with steel and nickel silver rivets.

Green leather scabbard, decorated with gold scrolls, two nickel silver fittings, rivet button.

Ref.: 5219

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