A few examples of appraisal values for
WASHINGTON WORKS

• A BOWIE KNIFE by George Wostenholm &
  A BOWIE KNIFE by George Wostenholm & Sons Ltd, Washington Works of Sheffield, with antler grip handle, the blade engraved with the maker's details, in the original leather sheath.
• WOSTENHOLM 1863 BOWIE KNIFEBowie knife
  WOSTENHOLM 1863 BOWIE KNIFEBowie knife with Spanish notch and banana-shaped blades stamped G. Wostenholm & Son NY 1863 Washington Works Sheffield. 13.75 in long, blade 9 inches.
• GROUP OF EIGHT ASSORTED KNIVESBowie
  GROUP OF EIGHT ASSORTED KNIVESBowie knife with fixed 6 in. blade, marked "G. Wostenholm & Son/Washington Works/Sheffield" and "I-XL", stag handle, with sheath, overall 10 in. length; fixed 7 in. blade, marked "Dobby", ornate detailed handle, with sheath, overall 11-1/2 in.; double edged fixed 5-1/4 in. blade, unmarked, wooden handle, overall 9-1/2 in. length; fixed 4-1/2 in. blade, crudely etched "78/91", curved antler handle, overall 9 in. length; fixed 9 in. blade with curve, handle brass and jade or hardstone, overall 14 in. length; fixed 6 in. blade, antler carved figural handle, overall 10-1/4 in. length; fixed 3-1/4 in. razor style blade, crudely etched "Ferguson", stag handle, with leather sheath, overall 8 in. length; Burmese dha knife, 11 in. curved blade, ivory grip, wooden scabbard with metal accents, overall 18 in. length Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn. Provenance: Private Collection Condition: some rust and pitting to metal components, blades with abrasions from prior attempts to sharpen
• G. WOSTENHOLM & SON WASHINGTON WORKS
  G. WOSTENHOLM & SON WASHINGTON WORKS BOWIE KNIFE Large Clip Point Bowie Knife. G. Wostenholm & Son. Washington Works, Sheffield. The Hunter Companion I XL. Textured stag handle nickel silver guard
• TWO GEORGE WOSTENHOLM I * XL SHEFFIELD
  TWO GEORGE WOSTENHOLM I * XL SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIVES Mid-19th century or somewhat later, marked G. WOLSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS, both knives with horn handles with blank silver escutcheons, blades 6 in. and 4 in. respectively. An 8-3/4 x 6 in. George Wostenholm I*XL point-of-purchase board is included.
• Irving, Washington works, 10 vols, New
  Irving, Washington works, 10 vols, New York, circa 1910. 8" x 6"
• (2) SHEFFIELD KNIVES, FULTON BOWIE &
  (2) SHEFFIELD KNIVES, FULTON BOWIE & WOSTENHOLM(lot of 2) Fixed blade knives: (1) spear point 7" blade marked below the spine "G. Wostenholm & Son, Washington Works, Sheffield, marked at the ricasso "IXL", the blade with several knicks and abrasions,, scrolled silver tone guard, antler like handle with inset shield at one side, housed in worn leather sheath, overall: approx, 11"l; (1) Bowie knife, the 7" clip point blade marked at the ricasso "Fulton Cutlery Co, Sheffield", German silver cross guard, antler like three pin handle, overall approx. 11.25"l, total of both knives for shipping approx. .95lb
• WOSTENHOLM SHEFFIELD IXL FIXED BLADE
  WOSTENHOLM SHEFFIELD IXL FIXED BLADE KNIFEFixed blade knife, 19th c. the 6" drop point blade marked G. Wostenholm & Son, Washington Works, Sheffield and IXL at the ricasso, scrolled guard and pommel, the handle bone scales with cracks an inset shield at one side, knife only overall: 9"l, housed in leather sheath with German silver at throat, overall: 10.5"l, .45lb
• Sheffield Bowie Knife and Scabbard by
  Sheffield Bowie Knife and Scabbard by Wostenholm & Son blade stamped C. Wostenholm & Son Washington Works Sheffield and marked inside a ribbon?The Real IXL?Knife and The Hunter's Companion immediately below. Ricasso stamped IXL. Tortoise-shell grips with German silver escutcheon. Leather scabbard with German silver throat and drag and gilded IXL?stamped in the center of the leather.? Condition: Blade with light pitting on reverse side. Bottom of the grip with a segment missing. Leather scabbard is heavily worn on the front side. Otherwise very good.?
• Bowie Knife by IXL 5'' spear point blade
  Bowie Knife by IXL 5'' spear point blade George T. Westenholm & Sons Washington works Sheffield. Marked on flat at ricasso IXL. Stag handles; no scabbard. Condition: Entire knife has been nickel plated. Good condition overall.
• THREE DIRKS. European late 19th-early
  THREE DIRKS. European late 19th-early 20th century. Etched blade marked ''Soligen'' with vegetal ivory handle. Leather scabbard. 10 1/2''l. overall. And a dirk with blade marked ''''George Wostenholm & Son Ltd. Washington Works Sheffield'' and carved handle resembling antler 10 1/2''l. Together with a small dirk or awl with ivory and silver plate handle 5 1/2''l. The Dirk has some rust and a small split on the handle. No markings.
• [BINDINGS] IRVING, WASHINGTON Works.
  [BINDINGS] IRVING, WASHINGTON Works.
  Estimate:$200-$400