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Wade, Wingfield & Rowbotham Stag Hawkbill Pruner, Sheffield, Pre-1900
$175.00
This antique hawkbill pruning knife was made by Wade, Wingfield & Rowbotham of Sheffield, England, marked "WADE WINGFIELD & ROWBOTHAM" on the blade with "82 TENTER ST. SHEFFIELD" on the tang. The firm traded under this name from about 1818 until partner Richard Wade's retirement around 1851, making this an early example from a long-running Sheffield cutlery house that also produced saws, files, and table cutlery.
The knife carries a single curved hawkbill blade in carbon steel, genuine stag handle scales, and a nickel silver bolster. See Condition Notes below for detail.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | Wade, Wingfield & Rowbotham |
| Estimated Era | Pre-1900s |
| Pattern | Pruning / Hawkbill |
| Number of Blades | 1 |
| Lock Type | Slip Joint |
| Overall Length | 4.25 in / 10.8 cm (closed), 7.5 in / 19.1 cm (open) |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Stag |
| Blade Style | Hawkbill |
| Markings / Stamp | Blade marked "WADE WINGFIELD & ROWBOTHAM"; tang stamped "82 TENTER ST. SHEFFIELD." |
Condition Grade
Excellent
Condition Notes
Beautiful stag handles, great solid snap. Closed 4 1/4", open 7 1/2".