Antique Quill Cutter Stag 8 3/4" overall length

8 3/4" overall length

Textured and hot blued steel frame with 24K gold stars and lines inlaid

Cast nickel silver rear bolsters with half horse/half alligator theme

Embossed leather over cardboard sheath with iron throat

Thumb notched blade and handle spine

Antique Quill Cutter Stag 8 3/4" overall length1 11 16" blade of carbon steel, 3 7 8" closed length One piece ebony wood handle Brass and carbon steel cutter mechanism Steel back spring with very fine brass liners Dates to the mid 1800's, excellent condition (blade and steel fittings have a light patina of staining, back spring has a surprising amount of spring still in it, with nice walk and talk)