Bidspirit auction | Circa 1850 Very Rare Large

Circa 1850 Very Rare Large English Sheffield Bowie - Circa 1850 Very Rare Large English Sheffield Bowie Knife by G. Woodhead. An impressive and rare example made for the American market and predating the Civil War period. In its German silver mounts with a half-horse, half-alligator pommel motif and deer stag grips. Mounted with a large clip-point blade with well-preserved maker's marks at ricasso. In its original leather scabbard. Overall length: 15 1/2”. Blade length: 11”