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A Small Sheath Knife and Scabbard by J.Nowill of Sheffield. ED 2633. - ED 2633
The earliest record of the business is in the books of the ‘Cutlers Company on 27th April 1700. This family company was first based in Meadow Street Sheffield, but later moved to Scotland Street around 1840. It was in 1842 that the first of John Nowill sons, William, joined the business after finishing his apprenticeship. His maker’s marks of ‘D*’ and ‘CROSSKEYS’ remain the marks of the company to this day. This small (16 cm overall-blade length 8 ½ cm) has a single edged blade with ‘scalloping’ to part of the spine and a nice pattern that runs through the Stag horn grips. The blade retains its point and has some staining consistent with age and no rust, it doesn’t appear to have been re sharpened. The Stag horn grips are held with two brass pins above a nice brass bolster which has ‘J.Nowill & Sons-Sheffield above ‘D’ and Crosskeys’. The other side has ‘D’ and Crosskeys’ and Sheffield England engraved. The strong leather sheath is held with five brass studs and all stitching is intact, there is no belt loop. A lovely knife and sheath by a renowned maker. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2633.
£195.00

I*XL Sheath Knife and Original Leather Scabbard by George Wolstenholm. ED 2632 - ED 2632
The I*XL trademark had originally been registered in 1787 to a W A Smith. The mark books of The Company of Cutlers show I*XL being registered to Wostenholm’s in 1831. Originally the family name was spelt ‘Wolstenholme’ but, story has it that the second George Wolstenholme found this name too long for smaller knives so he omitted the letters ‘l’ and ‘e’. The name has been spelt Wostenholm ever since. Blade length 12 cm (19 ¾ cm overall). The blade has some staining consistent with age and slight rust. The ‘I*XL’ logo is on one side of the ricasso and ‘George Wolstenholm-Sheffied-England’ to the other. The leather washer grips are in near perfect condition and are topped with a large silver metal pommel and a brass finger guard to the base. The original thick leather sheath has the family crest and ‘Made in England’ to the rear. The leather, stitching and press stud are in excellent condition. A good collectors piece. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2632.
£165.00

Silver Bladed Thomas Marples of Sheffield Fruit Knife with Mother of Pearl Handles. ED 2630 - ED 2630
Thomas Marples was born in Sheffield in 1832. By 1851, Thomas was a fruit-knife cutler, In 1855, he registered a silver mark from Arundel Street. For fifty years he operated as a specialist in silver pocket fruit-knives from various addresses, but mostly Headford and Milton Streets. His fine knives, produced with a small team of about five men and two boys, have become collectable (Moore, 2008). Apparently, William H. Jackson, Mary Anne’s nephew, took over the business, which continued until about the mid-1920s. Measuring 15 ¼ cm (blade length 6 ¾ cm) the blade is hallmarked silver ‘1870’ has been re sharpened has very minor age related patina and a small fold just short of the tip. The ornately carved Mother of Pearl handles are in unmarked condition held with 3 pins with a silver engraving plate to the middle. A beautiful collectable knife worthy of any collection. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2630.
£145.00

Victorian Bowie Knife by ‘Beal & Sons’ Sheffield. ED 2615. - ED 2615
This enterprise began in Ranmoor, where the Beal family had manufactured scissors since at least the 1790s. It was operated by Peter Beal. After his death in 1835 his widow, Sarah (1791-1862), and her son Joseph (1817-1878) continued the business. John Beal – possibly another son – was also involved with J. & J. Beal at this time. This example from the ‘Endure’ collection has a 15 ½ cm blade inscribed to one side with the Hog symbol above ‘Joseph Beal & Sons-Sheffield’ The spine of the blade has an ornate pattern. The brass quillon is below a horn handle and brass pommel with retaining screw. The blade has aged well with a nice patina. The brown leather sheath has a stitched in belt loop and stitching to the side *95% intact. A lovely example from a legendary cutler. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2615. (Drawers)
£425.00

‘William Rodgers’ Prostitutes dagger /Sheath Knife. ED 2603. - ED 2603
The Sheffield cutler William Rodgers was recorded in the 1852 directory. His trade mark was ‘I Cut My Way’ together with mincing knife device. The company ceased trading towards the late 19th Century. In 1911 John Clarke advertised the trademark as his own & used it to good effect in the 20th century. The Eggington group acquired the trademark in the 1980’s. The Sheffield cutler William Rodgers was recorded in the 1852 directory. His trade mark was ‘I Cut My Way’ together with mincing knife device. The company ceased trading towards the late 19th Century. In 1911 John Clarke advertised the trademark as his own & used it to good effect in the 20th century. The Eggington group acquired the trademark in the 1980’s. This is a top quality sheath/Prostitutes knife (This type of dagger, commonly associated with a self-defence weapon for prostitutes, was carried as a personal defence weapon, generally by ladies which could easily be concealed within the clothes) by the premier Sheffield knife maker William Rodgers. It is clearly marked on one side of the blade with "William Rodgers Sheffield, England". The grips are black ebony. The polished double edged blade measures 9 ½ cm long (19 cm overall) doesn’t appear to have been re sharpened. The scabbard is nice quality brown leather with five studs and a belt loop cut into the back. The stitching is all intact and the leather has a lovely aged patina. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2603.
£325.00

Arthur Wright & Son, Sheffield Hand Made Skinning Knife With Polished Bone Grips & Sheath. 19300. - 19300
Founded in 1947, Arthur Wrights is a traditional Sheffield Pen and Pocket knife manufacturer. All of their knives are hand made using methods passed down from generation to generation. This is a skinning Knife hand made by Arthur Wright & Son. It has a perfect 10 ½ cm un-resharpened long blade which is a broad 2 ½ cm. The blade is stamped with the famous Knife makers name on one side ‘A.Wright & Son Ltd Sheffield England’. It has attractive polished bone scales secured by brass rivets with a brass cord hole. This impressive knife is 22 cm in length overall and is complete with its brown leather sheath with belt loop. All stitching and leather of the sheath are intact. Price for this impressive Skinning knife includes UK delivery. 19300.
£195.00

Arthur Wright & Son, Sheffield Hand Made Skinning Knife With Polished Buffalo Horn Grips & Sheath. 19299 - 19299
Founded in 1947, Arthur Wrights is a traditional Sheffield Pen and Pocket knife manufacturer. All of their knives are hand made using methods passed down from generation to generation. This is a skinning Knife hand made by Arthur Wright & Son. It has a perfect 10 ½ cm un- resharpened long blade which is a broad 2 ½ cm. The blade is stamped with the famous Knife makers name on one side ‘A.Wright & Son Ltd Sheffield England’. It has attractive polished Buffalo horn scales secured by brass rivets with a brass cord hole. This impressive knife is 21 ½” cm in length overall and is complete with its brown leather sheath with belt loop. All stitching and leather of the sheath are intact. Price for this impressive Skinning knife includes UK delivery. 19299.
£195.00

**MINT**1990’s P. Henry & Son Sheffield Custom Made Skinner Knife & Open Top Leather Scabbard. ED 2593 - ED 2593
We cannot find P. Henry in Knife books but internet resources indicate that P. Henry the manufacturer was actually Mr Harry Lovejoy as he was the proprietor of P Henry & Son in Sheffield England and that these knives were made approx. 30 yrs ago. This is a P.Henry & Son custom made skinner. The pritstine 4” blade is signed ‘P.Henry & Son’. It has undamaged wood scales secured by brass pins, small brass finger guard bolsters and butt cap bolsters with tooled decoration. Its open top brown leather scabbard has riveted and stitched edges and single belt loop to the rear. All leather is clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2593
£295.00

**WW2 BURMA BRING BACK**Pair Of Kukris With Scabbards & Frogs Direct From Family Of British RASC Sgt 14895725 N. Wain. Sn 18970 - 18970
British Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) Sergeant 14895725 N. Wain served in Burma during WW2 and beyond. This is a pair of Kukri’s found in his effects by family together with other brought home items. The almost identical Kukris each measure 13 ¼” overall length. The tropical hard wood handles have brass pommel caps. The curved 8 ½” blades have notches often found on kukri blades near to the hilt. The blades have fullers and are undamaged (the blades were found with storage grease much of which has been removed to allow photography of the blades). The blades have no manufacturer or date marks. The scabbards made of wood are covered in leather. The scabbards are fitted with leather frogs which have 2 belt loops and buckles. All leather and stitching are intact. Accompanying this Kukri is a photocopy of a period photograph of Sgt Wain in Uniform. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 18970 (NB. Sgt Wain also brought back a Japanese NCO’s sword with WD War Trophy certificate & a Ghurkha Kukri with scabbard & frog which were found in his effects with these Kukris, they are listed separately on this website with stock numbers Sn 18969 and Sn 18968 respectively)
£325.00

**MINT**1970’s Commemorative Geo Wostenholm & Son Washington Works Sheffield ‘I*XL Land Of The Free Home Of The Brave’ Coffin Handle Bowie Knife With Etched Blade & Leather Scabbard. Sn 18962 - 18962
Along with Joseph Rodgers, George Wostenholm is possibly the most famous name in Sheffield cutlery. Geo Wostenholm’s first knife making works were established in 1785. The Wostenholm business now forms part of the Egginton Group, Sheffield. This is an impressive original I*XL Bowie Knife made in the 1970’s as a Commemorative piece targeting the American market. It is in near mint condition made by Geo Wolstenholm & Son at their Washington Works Sheffield. It has a 9 ¾” long deep swept polished steel bowie blade which is 2” broad at its widest point. The knife measures 14 ¾” overall. One side of the blade has deep etched panels with maker’s name and ‘Sole Manufacturers Of The Real I*XL Cutlery’ and American Motto Panels ‘United States The Land Of The Free Home Of The Brave Protected By The Noble And Brave Volunteers, Americans Ask For Nothing But What Is Right And Submit To Nothing That Is Wrong’ (all illustrated). The reverse has the Company name and address above ‘None Are Genuine But Those Marked I*XL’. It has brass finger guard bolsters & Oak Coffin shaped scales. The scales are secured to the tang by brass pins. The Bowie comes with a brown leather scabbard with integral belt loop and retaining strap with eyelet that fastens to a brass stud on the body of the scabbard. The price for this impressive Bowie by famous Sheffield makers includes UK delivery. Sn 18962
£595.00
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