George Wostenholm & Son, Washington Works, IXL "Crystal Palace" Figural Exhbition Dagger, ca. 1851. Marked I*XL. The sculptural hilt depicts a Native American warrior with bow, above an elaborate zoomorphic guard; the remarkable brass sheath is modeled in high relief with fighting Native Americans, mountain lions and eagles. Wostenholm's celebrated display of ornate sheath knives at the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1851 is historically documented and was awarded a Prize Medal. Among the firm's exhibition pieces were important knives commissioned from renowned British sculptor and designer Alfred Stevens (1817-1875). Overall 11in. Blade 5 7/8in.