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Exceptional Robert Linguard Cutlery Handle Bowie

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Exceptional Robert Linguard Cutlery Handle Bowie
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This lovely Sheffield bowie measures 11 1/8'' overall with a 6 1/8'' double edged spear point blade. The obverse side of the blade is etched ''NEVER DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON / NOR SHEATH ME WITHOUT HONOR'' centered between scroll sprays on a nearly full-length frosted background, while the ricasso is marked ''ROBERT / _ INGARD / _ _ _ _ FIELD'' the remaining letters lost with age. The blade retains much of its original bright finish with sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation, freckles and remnants of some fine pitting perhaps having seen some fine steel wool. The point of the blade is slightly rolled to the obverse side. The oblong guard is German silver as is the hollow handle decorated with high relief Victorian scroll. The sheath is red Morrocan leather with gold line borders and a German silver collar and tip chape. The leather shows light wear and scuffing, the mounts show tiny dings and staining, the frog stud no longer present. An attractive, light-to-the-hand bowie made by a prominent Sheffield knifesmith. (5B11199-161) (1000/1500)