Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
George Wostenholm 'Hunters Companion' Knife
- Price realized
- $318
- Pre-sale estimate
- $400 – $600
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Weapons & Tools
- Sold
- August 26, 2023
- Sale
- August Fine Estates Auction - Day 1
Lot description
Fixed blade knife, 19th c., the 5" blade marked at left below the spine "G. Wostenholm & Son, Washington Works" and on a banner "The Real (other banner letters obscured) over "The Hunters Companion Sheffield, Eng." and a soldier on horseback at the ricasso, the silver tone guard is bent at one end, scales with cracks and loss, housed in worn leather sheath, blade with scratching and dark spots, overall: approx 10.1/8"l Start Price: $200.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.