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Large English IXL Bowie Knife by ''George Wostenholm &

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Very Good Circa 1650s English Cromwellian Civil War Pikeman Helmet with Original Black Paint Finish: Very Good Circa 1650s English Cromwellian Civil War Pikeman Helmet with Original Black Paint Finish and Ear Flaps with Partially Replaced Leather Straps & Buckle.

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English School, 1779 Portrait miniature of William Sidney Smith (1764-1840), later Admiral Sir: English School, 1779 Portrait miniature of William Sidney Smith (1764-1840), later Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, at the age of fifteen wearing the uniform of a midshipman inscribed with the identity of th

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ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD PORTRAIT PAINTING: 17th c. Bust Portrait of a Man, oil on linen, with long black hair parted in the middle and the thin moustache typical of the period, plain falling band collar over black doublet, unframed, 17" x 13 3

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English Civil War Helmet and Breastplate: English Civil War/ Cromwellian period breastplate and helmet. Mid-17th century. Both seem to be steel. Helmet is a lobster-tail style helmet, no neck protector. Brim is complete, and nose guard holder

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Very Unusual English IXL Naval Dirk ~ Navy Dagger or: Very Unusual English IXL Naval Dirk ~ Navy Dagger or Boot Knife by G. WOSTENHOLM ~ American Civil War era or Earlier. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 8". Blade Length : 3.75". ~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Very Nice 1840s-1860s English Folding Bowie Knife by: Very Nice 1840s-1860s English Folding Bowie Knife by "HORSEN" made for American Market, probably Civil War used. With ornate German silver guard and bull horn grips with mother of pearl sections. Moun

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Rare Early English IXL Bowie Knife by G. Wostenholm ~: Rare Early English IXL Bowie Knife by G. Wostenholm ~ Hunter's Companion ~ Interesting Folded Letter inside the Scabbard ~ Used through American Civil War era. Total length (inside scabbard if present

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Scarce English Sheffield Fighting Dirk Dagger Bowie: Scarce English Sheffield Fighting Dirk Dagger Bowie Knife for American Civil War Market ~ Blade Etched "TO THE HILT" ~ in German Silver Mounts with Cutlery Style Grip. Total Length: 13", Blade Length

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Large English IXL Bowie Knife by ''George Wostenholm &

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Large English IXL Bowie Knife by ''George Wostenholm & Son, Washington Works, Sheffield'' ~ Well Marked ~ American Civil War Period or Earlier. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 13.25". Blade Length : 8.25". ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DEAR BIDDERS, PLEASE VIEW MORE DETAILED CLOSE-UP IMAGES AT OUR WEBSITE - Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com

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Large English IXL Bowie Knife by ''George Wostenholm &

Name: Large English IXL Bowie Knife by ''George Wostenholm &
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