Antique George Wostenholm IXL Crooked Farrier Knife Antler Stag Handle 8” For Sale

Up for sale is a fascinating 19th-century antique trade tool featuring a highly desirable George Wostenholm & Son \"I*XL\" stamped maker\'s mark on the blade tang.This piece measures approximately 8 inches in overall length. It features a beautifully aged, naturally curved animal antler (stag) handle that has been expertly slotted to hold the imported Sheffield steel trade blade. The blade is secured tightly with two original dark iron rivets.Depending on its precise frontier history, this piece mirrors a Native American mocotaugan (crooked knife) or a customized historic farrier\'s hoof tool.Condition:
The item is entirely original and untouched. The blade retains a heavy, deep brown rust patina and superficial oxidation typical of 100+ year old steel. The antler handle is structurally solid with wonderful color and minor age lines near the rivets. No aggressive cleaning has been performed to preserve historical integrity.Please review all close-up photographs for exact condition details.