Knife, hunting

Historical

Identifier:
71.2.1
1847
Description
Ivory handle, brass hilt, steel blade. One sharp edge. Back edge curved concavely to a point. Inscription reads: "Made by G. Wolstenholm & Son, Washington Works. None are Genuine but those marked IXL. The real IXL Knife, the Hunter's Companion." Tip is broken, ivory is broken on the back of handle at the end and at the hilt. Brass eliptical inlay on left side of handle
Dimensions: 3.175 cm;0 cm;18.136 cm;0 cm;;0 cm;423;