13th Dec, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
  Lot 159
 

159

A First Pattern Fairburn Sykes ''F-S'' Fighting Knife by Wilkinson Sword Ltd., the 17cm double edge

A First Pattern Fairburn Sykes "F-S" Fighting Knife by Wilkinson Sword Ltd., the 17cm double edge steel blade with raised medial ridge to each side, each side of the ricasso with a recessed panel, one side faintly etched with maker's name, the opposing side etched THE F~S FIGHTING KNIFE, with nickel plated brass recurving crossguard and diamond cut grip, the leather scabbard with nickel shoe

Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

. Overall slight signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Otherwise good condition. There is no provenance with this lot.

 


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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 13th Dec, 2019

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