18th/19thC Gaucho Knife.

Atlantia · 17th October 2010, 01:09 PM

Hi Norman,
I'm still green with envy

Have a look here at this essay that Lee very kindly reminded me about recently.
Look at pictures 13-14-15.
Not exactly the same, but certainly similar one to yours I think, on the far left. Even the makers mark seems to be in the same place and although not readable, might even be the same maker.
Best
Gene

Chris Evans · 17th October 2010, 02:18 PM

Hi Gene and Norman,

Good work Gene.

I think that quick key to dating this knife is, apart from tracing the history of the manufacturer's firm, is the typeface used in the brand stamping. Any typographers out there?

Cheers
Chris

17th October 2010, 01:09 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Norman, I'm still green with envy Have a look here at this essay that Lee very kindly reminded me about recently. Look at pictures 13-14-15. Not exactly the same, but certainly similar one to yours I think, on the far left. Even the makers mark seems to be in the same place and although not readable, might even be the same maker. Best Gene Attached Images

17th October 2010, 02:18 PM	#2
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Hi Gene and Norman, Good work Gene. I think that quick key to dating this knife is, apart from tracing the history of the manufacturer's firm, is the typeface used in the brand stamping. Any typographers out there? Cheers Chris