Made by R. Bunting & Son of Sheffield, England c. 1856-1865 during the short time Richard was in business with his son Henry. Richard was the son of Robert Bunting, who originally began business as a knifemaker in 1822. It measures 13 7/8 inches overall with a 8 5/8 inch drop point blade. The left side of the blade is marked "R. BUNTING/& SON/SHEFFIELD". The coffin shaped hilt has a full visible tang, German silver floral guard, and a German silver half-horse, half-alligator pommel. It is fitted with smooth pearl grip scales. The included sheath is red leather with gilt accents and German silver fittings.