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Antique Stag Handled Sheffield Bowie by Mappin & Brothers

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Antique Stag Handled Sheffield Bowie by Mappin & Brothers
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This is an 1835-early1850 English Made bowie measuring 14 7/8'' overall with a 9 5/8'' clip point blade. The blade remains bright with evidence of an old very light cleaning showing some sparsely scattered fine staining and freckling, The obverse ricasso is marked ''JOSEPH / MAPPIN / & BROTHERS / SHEFFIELD'' next to sun cutler mark. The German silver keyhole shaped crossguard, grooved ferrule and flat round buttplate have mellowed slightly with fine staining and a couple tiny impact marks. The round staghorn grip remains excellent having acquired an appealing dark caramel color with age. The red leather scabbard with German silver frog stud collar and tip remain near excellent. The body shows light wear and two small tears in the obverse center, the German silver mounts show light staining and handling marks. Joseph Mappin started making knives in 1810 and added the well-known sun cutler mark to his Joseph Mappin & Brothers mark when it was awarded to him in 1835, in 1852 the name was changed to Mappin Brothers when all the sons entered the business. A lovely, fine condition Sheffield bowie. (5C11199-157) (1200/1800)