Crazy R1 Start Auction! Paul Kruger Vintage Boer War Pocket Knife

Paul Kruger Vintage Boer War Pocket Knife

I have received a collection of knifes to be sold at auction. The items are mainly individually listed with a few in sets of 2 or more.

I am not an expert and do not offer any guarantee with the regards to the authenticity and age of the products however, the photos are as per the item in our possession, and we tried to give as much detail as possible to the photos.

Length:  9.5cm

This antique has on one side embossed portraits of Transvaal President Paul Kruger and Boer General Christiaan Rudolf de Wet below it. The underneath is impressed the text Transvaal with a version of the Transvaal coat of arms. Beneath this in the center is impressed Eendracht maakt Macht (Unity makes Strength) and the text Orange Vrijst., with a version of the Orange Free State coat of arms. The knife has two blades and a corkscrew.  The knife shows signs of sharpening, wear and age, commonly found with knives from this era. Engraving on the blade: I XL, GEORGE, WOSTENHOLM, SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND

I*XL has been a well-known Sheffield trademark. The first company known for using the mark on knives was originally George Wolstenholme & Son. The company's name was shortened to George Wolstenholme sometime just prior to 1820. They are high quality collectibles that always serve to improve any collection.