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BY JEFFERYS, CUTLER TO HIS MAJESTY, STRAND, LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING KNIFE
BY JEFFERYS, CUTLER TO HIS MAJESTY, STRAND, LATE 18TH CENTURY
With single-edged blade (possibly re-profiled from a hunting hanger), silver guard with short quillons, spirally fluted slightly swelled ivory grip, and silver eagle-head pommel, in snake-skin covered scabbard with silver mounts including signed locket (chape missing)
11 3/4in. (30cm.) blade
BY JEFFERYS, CUTLER TO HIS MAJESTY, STRAND, LATE 18TH CENTURY
With single-edged blade (possibly re-profiled from a hunting hanger), silver guard with short quillons, spirally fluted slightly swelled ivory grip, and silver eagle-head pommel, in snake-skin covered scabbard with silver mounts including signed locket (chape missing)
11 3/4in. (30cm.) blade
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.