Daggers and Knives
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1880-1890 Boer War Era British Officer’s Private Purchase Briggs Bennett & Newton Sheffield Campaign Folding Bowie Knife With Leather Scabbard. **FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION** Sn 20814 - 20814 Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This Victorian Folding Bowie is in excellent condition and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This Bowie is illustrated and described on page 220 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this Bowie from his book is reproduced in image 1, although the image from the book does not illustrate the scabbard the author comments that the Bowie has its original leather scabbard which can be seen in our images). It is 9” overall length when folded. The knife's 8” clip point blade is undamaged and has just light staining consistent with age. The blade is crisply marked on one side with the makers or retailers name. It has attractive chequered polished horn scales with brass fillets which are in great condition secured by German Silver pins. It correctly has no finger guard. One scale has a German Silver button which, when pressed releases the blade to open to its full length. When fully extended the knife measures 12 ½” overall. The ‘eared’ spring back blade lock when lifted releases the blade for folding. The knife is complete with original brown leather open top scabbard with stitched rear seam & belt loop. The price for this campaign Bowie worthy of further research regarding the makers or retailers includes UK delivery. Sn 20814 £595.00 |
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**QUALITY**Late Victorian / Edwardian Era Gamekeepers/ Forestry Axe**FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE KNIVES**Sn 20811 - 20811 Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This Victorian axe no doubt a Head Gamekeepers or Forestry piece is in excellent condition and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This axe is illustrated and described on page 62 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this axe from his book is reproduced in image 1). The axe is 15 ¼” long overall. The axe head is 6 ¼” width from broadest part of the cutting edge to the flat peen face. It has an iron curved axe-blade and tapering rear peen with square face, on its wooden haft which is formed in two stages divided by a turned moulding, fluted grip. The haft is fitted at the base with iron cap with globular finial and a stirrup loop shackle. The axe has its leather cover with belt loop, retainng strap (tip absent) and buckle. There are no maker or date marks on the axe or scabbard. The price for this quality piece includes UK delivery. Sn 20811 £695.00 |
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UNAVAILABLE (04/03) Edwardian Wilkinson London & Sheffield ’Finest Sword Steel In England’ Bowie, Blade Etched With MOD Mark & Royal Appointments To The King & HRH The Prince Of Wales & Scabbard**FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION** Sn 20819 - 20819 **QUALITY**RARE & UNUSUAL**Edwardian Wilkinson London & Sheffield ’Finest Sword Steel In England’ Bowie, Blade Etched With Ministry Of Defence (MOD) Mark & Royal Appointments To The King & HRH The Prince Of Wales & Scabbard**FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION** Sn 20819 Wilkinson Sword, was founded under another name, in 1772 by Henry Nock in London. Numerous innovations make him the most famous and successful representative of his guild in the British Kingdom. At that time, Nock distinguished himself above all by the production of innovative weapons. By 1824 Henry Wilkinson, who was by then managing the company, introduced the sword production in 1824, as a second line of business besides the weapon production. He gives the company the name “James Wilkinson & Son”. Henry Wilkinson was an all-round genius, whose talents were mainly expressed in engineering and natural sciences. Henry Wilkinson, who was by then managing the company, introduced the sword production in 1824, as a second line of business besides the weapon production. He gives the company the name “James Wilkinson & Son”. Henry Wilkinson was an all-round genius, whose talents were mainly expressed in engineering and natural sciences. Among other things, he also maintained business relations with the British royal family. In 1889 Wilkinson Company Ltd was created at Pall Mall London. Wilkinson knives were also marked Sheffield. Due to the high quality of their work Wilkinson were awarded Royal Warrants. The company also had contacts with the British War Dept for bayonets and other edged weapons. This is an excellent Bowie by Wilkinson made in the early 20th Century. Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This Bowie is in excellent condition and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This Bowie is illustrated and described on page 272 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this Bowie from his book is reproduced in image 1. In his book the author comments that it was unusual for Wilkinson blades to have multi stamping logos on their blades either on the home market or export knives). It has a 5 ¾” single edged robust blade formed with a clipped-back point and unusual multi etched blade with the maker’s details, Royal warrants to the King and Prince of Wales, ‘Finest sword steel England’ & King’s Crown MOD mark. It has a German silver guard, natural staghorn scales retained by five pins. The knife measures 10 ¼” overall and is complete with its correct original open top leather scabbard with single belt loop. All stitching and leather are clean and intact. The front of the scabbard has one small scuff to the surface. The price for this rare to find Wilkinson Bowie with multi logo and MOD marked blade includes UK delivery. Sn 20819 £0.00 |
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1880-1890 Boer War Era British Officer’s Private Purchase Robert McQueen & Son Newcastle Folding Bowie Knife With Leather Scabbard. **FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION** Sn 20812 - 20812 Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This Victorian Folding Bowie is in excellent condition and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This Bowie is illustrated and described on page 220 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this Bowie from his book is reproduced in image 1). It is 10 ½” overall length when folded. The knife's 9 ¼” Bowie blade is undamaged and has just light staining consistent with age. The blade is crisply marked on one side with the Newcastle retailer's name (this knife was most likely made by one of the quality Sheffield makers and retailed in Newcastle to promote sales in the North of England). It has attractive chequered wood scales which are in great condition secured by metal pins. It has a German Silver folding cross guard. One scale has a German Silver button which, when pressed releases the blade to open to its full length. When fully extended the knife measures 14 ¾” overall. The knife is complete with original brown leather scabbard with a hinged case top which has a retaining strap and press stud fastener. It has an iron chape. The scabbard is without belt loop. The price includes UK Delivery. Sn 20812 £795.00 |
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**QUALITY**Victorian JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS, CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES, NO. 6 NORFOLK STREET, SHEFFIELD Dirk With Spirally Carved Polished Horn Hilt Bound With Plaited Copper Alloy Wire & Scabbard**FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION** Sn 20813 - 20813 Joseph Rodgers had an unsurpassed reputation for knife making in the 19th century. The Star and Maltese cross were granted to Rodgers by the Company in 1764 and both he and later his sons continued to produce quality knives throughout the Victorian era at various premises in Sheffield including the world famous 6 Norfolk Street. Due to the high quality of their work Rodgers & Sons were awarded Royal Warrants. This is an excellent Victorian Spear Point Bowie by Joseph Rodgers & Sons . Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This Victorian dirk is in excellent condition and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This dirk is illustrated and described on page 265 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this Bowie from his book is reproduced in image 1). It has 6 ¼” single edged spear point tapering blade with a false swage point and struck with the maker’s details including cross and star mark on one face (slightly rubbed). It has a rectangular ricasso formed with two pairs of small notches, a moulded ferrule and German silver pommel cap with ball top. The hilt is undamaged spirally carved horn bound with plaited copper alloy wire which is all intact and tight. The knife measures 10 ¾” overall and is complete with its original open top leather scabbard with large German silver chape and locket with belt bar. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20813 £1,200.00 |
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**QUALITY**Victorian Henry Thomas Underwood 56 Haymarket London Head Gamekeepers/ Forestry Axe With Folding Saw Blade**FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE KNIVES**Sn 20818 - 20818 Henry Thomas Underwood is recorded at 56 Haymarket between 1822 until his death in 1860. Knives continued to be marked ‘Underwood’ until 1925 when the company ceased trading. Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This Victorian axe no doubt a Head Gamekeepers or Forestry piece is in excellent condition and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This axe is illustrated and described on page 60 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this Bowie from his book is reproduced in image 1). The steel tang has Walnut scales which have with chequered panel grip sections and steel bolsters. It has a wedge-shaped oblong head struck with the maker’s details, ‘Underwood London’, a tapering rear pean with flat face. The shaft is recessed to snugly fit a folding 7 ¾” steel fine cut tooth saw blade with reinforced back strap edge which the author describes as being ‘as per a tenon saw’. The ricasso of the blade is marked 'Underwood London'. Unfolded the axe and shaft measures 10 ¼” in length. When the saw blade is extended it measures 17 ¾” overall. The price for this quality Victorian piece includes UK delivery. Sn 20818 £695.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (10/04) **BEST QUALITY**RARE**Victorian Morton 39 Cheapside London (& Sheffield) ‘Explorer’ Bowie Knife With Leather Scabbard**FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN- WRIGHT COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE KNIVES** Sn 20817 - 20817 J & G Morton, were English cutlers, at 39 Cheapside, London. The partners were Joseph Morton (1801-1866) and George Morton (1803-c.1850s. In 1851, George was living at 39 Cheapside, with his wife Ann and family, and described himself as a master cutler. George’s partnership with his brother Joseph ended in 1852, but Morton’s continued to trade at Cheapside under George’s son – also named George. George Sen. had another son, named William (his youngest), who by the 1870s was working in Sheffield. In 1874, William Morton acquired the scales trade mark of Anthony Rotheram and became his ‘successor’. In 1876, a directory listed him at Old Rockingham Works, 175 Rockingham Street, as a maker of table, pen, pocket, and sport’s knives, and razors and scissors. His sons, George (1875-1943) and William (1875-1932), took over the Rockingham Street business. In 1918, the firm acquired Richardson, Adie & Co – an Edinburgh retailer of cutlery, jewellery, clocks, and firearms – which Morton’s operated until 1933. William Morton died on 20 March 1932. The company continued to trade until the end of the 1960s. Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This is a superb Victorian ‘Explorer’ Bowie by Morton. This knife is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives and features in his book. This knife is illustrated and described on page 277 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this Bowie from his book is reproduced in image 1). The Bowie has an 8” single edged burnished steel blade with a clipped back point blade & long fullers on each face. One fuller is engraved ‘Explorer’. It has a rectangular ricasso struck with the maker’s details ‘Morton 39 Cheapside’ (the author states that although marked Cheapside (London), having obtained similar knives from different sources, he believes this knife to be late Victorian Sheffield work and marked for subsequent retail suppliers). The blade is clean with just some light stain spots consistent with careful storage. It has undamaged, solid, chequered ebonised pistol grip & German Silver guard with short re-curving quillons, integral ferrule and pierced German Silver ball pommel fitted with lanyard ring. One quillon is slotted to accommodate the scabbard’s retaining clip. The knife measures 13 ½” overall and is complete with its original leather open top scabbard. The scabbard has small belt loop and a sprung German Silver retaining latch type bar which fastens correctly to the slot on the guard and retains the Bowie securely in the scabbard (the author describes this latch as being distinctive to this type of Bowie). All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean and intact. The price for this quality well documented piece includes UK delivery. Sn 20817 £0.00 |
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Un-Issued 2000 Dated British WD Ralph Martindale Military Jungle Knife / Machete & 2006 Dated WD DPM Camouflage Scabbard. ED 2183 - ED 2183 An original n-issued Ralph Martindale military machete who made these machetes for the British War Department (see page 113 of 'British and Commonwealth Military Knives' book by Flook). The machete has a heavy steel bolo / parang shaped blade which is 12” long and 3 ¼” broad at its widest point. The grips are wood secured by 3 brass rivets. The handle is holed for wrist cord. One side of the blade is stamped with manufacturers name & Crocodile trade mark together with WD arrow, stores code and 2000 date. The blade also has most of its original manufacturer’s label (illustrated in the images). The blade has just light storage staining. The cutting edge is sharp with no signs of use. The machete measures 18 ¼” overall length. This example is complete with its original WD DPM (Disruptive Pattern Material) Camouflaged scabbard in very good condition which has a large belt loop with additional wire belt loop & single retaining strap with stud fastener ( the centre of the retaining strap has been repaired at some point in its life). The rear of the scabbard has its original WD label dated 2006 and with stores codes. All material and stitching are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2183 (hunting & survival box) £295.00 |
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**BEST QUALITY**Victorian Era Silver Mounted Finnish Puukko Hunting / Fishing Knife With Silver Mounted Open Top Red Leather Scabbard. ED 2182 - ED 2182 A Puukko (Finnish pronunciation: [G2;puH0;kH0;o]) is a small traditional Finnish general purpose belt knife ideal for hunting & fishing with a single cutting edge & solid hidden tang. This is a best quality Victorian era Puuko knife and scabbard in excellent condition. It is 7 ¾” overall with a sharp 3 ¾” steel single edged blade. The blade has just light staining consistent with age. The knife has a solid barrel shaped polished horn handle with superb silver and brass pin and escutcheon inlays. The hilt has a silver ferrule & pommel cap with ball top. The ferrule & pommel cap have tooled decoration. There are no maker or date marks on the knife.. The knife comes with its original open top, red leather scabbard encased in voided silver which has tooled decoration. The rear of the scabbard has a single steel hanging ring. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2182 £575.00 |
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**QUALITY**Victorian Bowie Knife With ‘Drop Down’ Extendable Blade, Stag Antler Scales, Brass Bolsters, Blade Release Lever & Open Top Leather Bucket Scabbard. Sn 17730 - 17730 This is an excellent Victorian Bowie Knife with drop down, extendable blade. It is 10 ¾” overall length when the blade is locked in its short blade ( 5 ¾” length cutting edge) position. When the brass locking lever on the spine of the hilt is operated the blade drops down or can be pulled out and extends to 8 ¼” length cutting edge (13 ¾” overall). The blade is undamaged and has just light staining consistent with age. The spine of the blade has a small hole in the mid section which allows the blade to be locked into its short position by lifting the release lever & pushing the blade back into the hilt. The release lever is numbered ‘13’ but there are no other maker or date marks on this quality made extendable Bowie. It has attractive Stag antler scales which are in great condition secured by steel pins & brass bolsters. The knife is complete with original open top brown leather bucket scabbard. The scabbard has no belt loop and has a small 1.5 cm cut on one side of the throat consistent with it being cut by the blade when being removed from the scabbard at some point in its life. The price includes UK Delivery. Sn 17730 £475.00 |
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