An English hand forged iron single straight-bladed knife with a hooked protective bolster, featuring a scale tang handle, likely made from English oak, dating to c1600. The handle carved with initials W.R, likely to be the owner of the knife, and to the other side a decorate 'S' like mark.
Reference: This item is published in the Detector Finds Series (book) "Finds Identified", Witham 2000, refer to page 76-81.
Provenance: From the collection of relic specialist Gordon Bailey - Essex, United Kingdom.
Measurement: 20.5cm long
Condition: Original, uncleaned and unaltered.
This piece is accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.
This piece is accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.
