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THBRobert Ables Documented Wostenholm & Sons I XL California Bowie Knife W/ Book
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LiveOct 18, 2025
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- Lot Description
Includes: (circa mid-1800s) George Wostenholm & Sons - Washington Works - Sheffield, England Celebrated I XL California Bowie knife; stag grips; German silver crossguard, sheath collar & tip cover; gilt bordering on black leather sheath; etched clip-point blade
Blade Length: 9 in.
OAL: 13.375 in. (14.375 in. w/ sheath)
Condition: Good/Fair-antique; blade is worn w/ scattered pitting; etchings are slightly faded; blade edge has dulled w/ minor chipping above Ricasso from pitting
Marked: right side blade etching reads "GEO. WOSTENHOLM & SON'S CELEBRATED I XL / CALIFORNIA KNIFE"; right Ricasso is marked "G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE / MARKED I. XL" (the "I. XL" are in block letters)
Note: also featuring a copy of "Classic Bowie Knives", by Roberts Abels; This knife is featured on page 35 at No. 54.
Provenance: From the lifelong collection of Harold Wieser of Collecting Texas in Rosebud, Texas. - Payment & Auction Policies
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