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 Knives

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