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Victorian James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Bowie Knife With Stag Antler Hilt, German Silver Fittings & Scabbard. Sn 19277 - 19277 Founded in 1806 in Silver Street, Sheffield, James Dixon & Sons was one of the major British manufacturers in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century (see page 198 of Tweedale’s Directory of Sheffield Cutlers 2nd Edition). This is an excellent Victorian era bowie by James Dixon & Sons. The 14” long, bowie has a solid curved stag antler hilt with German Silver pommel cap. It has a German Silver finger guard and 9 ¼” single edged, steel bowie blade. One side the blade is marked by the maker ‘James Dixon & Sons Sheffield’. The blade has areas of light staining consistent with age. Its original open top leather scabbard has a rear belt loop, German silver throat mount and chape. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19277. £645.00
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