Featured in this lot is this J.E. Middleton & Sons Bowie Knife miniature pattern with "Half Horse, Half Alligator" pommel. The half-horse, half-alligator knife pommel is a type of American folk symbol that was particularly popular in the 19th century. This figure does not have a specific technical name but is often referred to simply as a "half-horse, half-alligator" pommel. It was a representation of rugged frontier spirit and strength, often associated with the American backwoodsmen and the folklore surrounding them. The knife features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stainless steel, bone, and silver construction that shows the Sheffield Lion tooled into the pommel and shows a life likeness of the traditional ferociousness of the Bowie Knife pattern. J.E. Middleton & Sons is a renowned British knife-making company, known for producing high-quality, handcrafted knives. Located in Sheffield, England the family business has a long history of traditional knife-making techniques. The condition of this miniature Bowie Knife is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Bowie Knife is 4 3/8" x 1" x 3/8" and a blade length of 2 7/8". The collective weight of this Bowie Knife is 27.8g.