Brookes And Crooks Bowie Knife

Superb Bowie knife with forged steel blade acid-etched with various patterns and slogan: “I can Dog gold from quartz. » which can be translated as I can extract gold from quartz. Also the mention: “Californian”… In the ricassot very clear marking Brookes and Cooks Sheffield surmounted by a crown and the letters VR Guard in nickel silver, ring in nickel silver, handle in bone (or perhaps in ivory) pommel a nickel silver decorated with flowers and foliage. Several elements contribute to classifying this knife in the category of Californian Bowie intended for the Californian market and gold prospectors. Note that the line towards the tip of the knife is not a crack but a stain. Also note that the handle is slightly bent. No sheath. 19th century. Knife length: 31.5 cm blade length: 19.3 cm handle length: 12 cm