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Etched English Bowie Knife by ”Woodhead Howard St. - Etched English Bowie Knife by ”Woodhead Howard St. Sheffield” for American MarketNice size example with strong clip point blade, fully etched on one side with large American Eagle and several Gold Rush era mottos : ”Californian, Ask for Nothing but what is Right, and submit to Nothing that is Wrong” and ”Can dig Gold from Quartz” lower in capital letters ”California Bowie Knife”, also bearing struck partially worn maker's name at ricasso. With its German silver mounts and original leather scabbard having tooled and gilt ornaments and period leather frog. Light pitting and wear consistent with the age, probably pre dating the Civil War. Total length including scabbard ( when scabbard is present) - 12.5”. Length of the blade - 7”.