29th Jun, 2023 12:00
The David Hayden-Wright Collection of Antique Knives
516
AN INDIAN BOWIE KNIFE, 20TH CENTURY
with broad fullered blade double-edged towards the point and stamped ‘Bopot Nagpore’ on one face, moulded ricasso, iron guard, chased German silver cap pommel, and natural staghorn grip, in its steel-mounted leather-covered scabbard with spring retaining catch, 22.5 cm blade
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 316.
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Sold for £190
with broad fullered blade double-edged towards the point and stamped ‘Bopot Nagpore’ on one face, moulded ricasso, iron guard, chased German silver cap pommel, and natural staghorn grip, in its steel-mounted leather-covered scabbard with spring retaining catch, 22.5 cm blade
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 316.
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Auction: The David Hayden-Wright Collection of Antique Knives, 29th Jun, 2023
