Original British Pearl-Handled U.S. Market Bowie Knife by E.M. Dickinson of Sheffield with Scabbard c. 1885 Discount indicating manufacture in 1893

indicating manufacture in 1893

and has other markings in multiple locations

and the lens covers on both eyepieces are present and functional

used to secure it to the belt

Original British Pearl-Handled U.S. Market Bowie Knife by E.M. Dickinson of Sheffield with Scabbard c. 1885 Discount indicating manufacture in 1893Original Item: Only One Available. During the latter half of the 19th Century, there was much money to be made supplying goods to the U. S. Frontier areas, the famous 'Old West'. The domestic suppliers were mostly based in the Eastern U. S., so items had to be imported, either from the East, or from overseas. The city of Sheffield, England has a long history of edged weapon and steel production, and makers there were happy to satisfy the demand,