Lot 353

Antique IXL George Wostenholm NIMROD Fixed Blade Knife

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Antique IXL George Wostenholm NIMROD Fixed Blade Knife

Current Bid: $70

(5 Bids)

January 5, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Live Auction
Canandaigua, NY, US

Description:

Tang is marked I*xl George Wostenholm Sheffield England. Handle is leather wrapped with red banding. The third George Wostenholm (1800 – 1876) served his apprenticeship under his father at Rockingham Works. In 1834, following is father’s death, the third George Wostenholm took the company reins. Although the company had achieved considerable success under his father, it was the third George that catapulted Wostenholms to the head of Sheffield knife making. He was an incredibly astute and fiercely determined businessman. "Nimrod" knife is a specific model they made, often a sturdy fixed-blade or folding knife (like a Barlow) with distinctive handles, reflecting Wostenholm's strong presence in the American market for hunting/pocket knives during the 19th century. The Nimrod name signifies quality and tradition, associated with the robust "IXL" heritage and popular with frontiersmen and outdoorsmen. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 9" long, 5" blade.
  • Condition: Very Good Condition

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $9,999 $250
$10,000 + $500