8.25” head, 2.5” cutting edge, marked with same dies used on their bowies: “SHEFFIELD WORKS” in arc above “J. ENGLISH / & HUBERS / PHILADELPHIA”. This example originated in the well known Jim Dressler collection. English & Hubers can be dated to mid 1830s, the 17.5” fire branded ash haft is in Plains style of the 1870s. File of provenance and John Baldwin letter of authenticity.
Copy and photography from Poulin Auction here.
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