Victorian English Joseph Beal & Sons Sheffield ‘Endure’ Boar / Deer Hunting Dagger / Sidearm With Polished Horn Hilt, Brass Fit Hunting Knives

Victorian English Joseph Beal & Sons Sheffield ‘Endure’ Boar / Deer Hunting Dagger / Sidearm With Polished Horn Hilt, Brass Fittings & Later Bespoke Sadler Made Leather Scabbard. Sn 18616 - 18616

First known as Josh Beal & Sons in 1871 the cutlers company used the ‘Endure’ trademark & the firm was at 8 Silver Street, Sheffield. J & J Beal Ltd was the successor to that firm in 1923. They renewed all their trademarks in 1944. Joseph Ernest Beal & Arnold James Beal were the owners. In 1953, they were in the Red Hill Works, Corporation Street, Sheffield. This is an excellent original Victorian era Hunting Dagger / Sidearm by Beal & Sons. These substantial weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Deer or Boar for self defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey. This example has an undamaged polished horn hilt secured by brass rivets & heavy brass fittings including re-curving cross guard and pommel cap. Its 17 ¾” single edged steel blade has fullers. The blade is undamaged with just light areas of staining consistent with age. It measures 23” overall. The blade is etched on one side with the maker’s name and trademark ‘Joseph Beal & Sons Sheffield Endure within oval cartouche . The knife comes with a bespoke Sadler made brown leather open top scabbard which was commissioned by us. The leather is excellent, supple and clean & has copper riveted & heavy duty stitched seams. The scabbard has a belt loop and retaining strap with brass stud fastener. The price for this excellent piece includes UK delivery. Sn 18616

£325.00