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ad ref. GS4328A14
Cheshire, North WestUpdated 9 years ago
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CategoryBlades
SubcategoryKnives
ConditionUsed
Sale typeTrade
Manufactured YearVictorian
Your reference10529
Recommended UsageCollection item
Description

Victorian British Large Folding Lock Knife By Weiss & Son London With Stag Horn Grips. Sn 10529

John Weiss & Son were London-based surgical instrument makers during the 1700s and 1800s. The company was founded in 1787 by John Weiss, an Austrian, whose skill as master cutler and instrument maker were soon widely acknowledged. He received much recognition, including Royal endorsement for his inventiveness and craftsmanship & was appointed “Razor Makers to the King” by William IV. John Weiss' original premises were at 42 Strand, London, and by 1836 at 62 Strand. By 1841 the business was styled John Weiss & Son. This is a nice original Victorian British Folding Lock Knife by Weiss & Son. It has a clean 5" single edged blade and measures 11 1/4" overall. The ricasso of the blade is marked by the manufacturer 'Weiss & Son'. It has lovely undamaged stag horn scales. The blade folds snugly into the handle and it's locking release lever on the back of the handle works correctly. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 10529

£295

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