bowie knife & scabbard : Proude bequest (descriptive name)

bowie knife & scabbard;

description, knife (.1): single-edged blade army knife, [clip point]; [silver] & horn blade

dimensions: L (total) 40mm, (blade 268mm

maker: G.Oates, Sheffield, UK

markings: maker's name on blade near hilt: G.OATES / SHEFFIELD; paper label on grip with owner's name: R.T. PROUDE

description, scabbard (.2): leather & metal sheath with belt loop.

dimensions: L 280mm

condition: silver mount at grip end is loose

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