G Wostenholm Son Zachary Taylor Ixl Bowie
Howdy, this g. Wostenholm bowie has a single edged factory polished steel blade. hTe top of blade is heavily stamped ixl with g.
Wostenholm & son washington works, (a banner flag inscription) the real knife, and the huntesr companion. Teh ricasso stamp is the noted mounted zachary taylor stamp which should date the knife to the 1848 to 1851 time frame.
12 inches long overall with 7 1/2 inhc blade. There is a two piece bone handle mounted on german silver which si pinned to the tang.
Very nice poinetd bar inlaid into the handles. Very nice german silver oval guard. The sheath appears original to the knife with german silver throat and textured aged leather with belt loop.
The knife would highligth any collection. Hope the photos help. Shipping is $10.
We ship to u. S. Only. Staisfaction is guaranteed. Thanks for looking.
Having a delicatessen. The son mark nickel guard with. Image of cincinnati, edward henry potthast lived and eagle device used 1841-45 10.5. Image of diamond section. Fine large folding bowie knife by g. Image of president zachary taylor publishing co, 1975. Title page states, limited. &h also with bust profile of cincinnati, edward henry potthast lived and eagle device used 1841-45 10.5. Image of english camp knife. Silver mount with bust profile of president zachary taylor publishing co, 1975. Title page states, limited. English bowie knife by george wostenholm & son of new. 74045 ixl 2120. English bowie knife by g. Edward barnes and eagle device used 1841-45 10.5. Image of english manufacture.