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WADE WINGFIELD AND ROWBOTHAM

Bowie type knife stamped on ricasso SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND. The blade is signed on one side "WADE WINGFIELD & ROWBOTHAM/SHEFFIELD" plus a Harp & Crown monogram (patented in the early 1880,s). The firm of Rowbotham & Wingfield was listed in 1797, the name was changed to Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham in 1818. Knife blade is 6" long, overall length is 10 3/4". Comes with a brown leather sheath with a belt loop. The curved Stag horn handle is attached with four steel pins. Probably made in the early 1880,s. Very fine condition. (NOTE! It is not always easy to photograph blades of knives due to reflection etc. Our description is as accurate as possible. Should you have any questions about condition, send us a mail.)

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