The Andrew Newall Collection of Weapons and The Vyvyan Myerson Collection of Cut-Steel and Cutlery

Online-Only Auction, 6 - 18 October 2021

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 12 898
Lot 40
  • Three Bowie knives, Joseph Rodgers & Sons, No. 6 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 12 898
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

Three Bowie knives, Joseph Rodgers & Sons, No. 6 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England, 19th century the first with stag horn handle and clip point blade, with leather and metal scabbard, the blade 23cm long; the second with round stag horn handle, with metal cap, with fluted clip point blade and leather scabbard, the blade 21cm long; the third with stag horn handle, with spear-point blade, with leather and metal scabbard, metal chape lacking, the blade 23cm long, all with Rodgers cross trademark

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