A. Ellefsen Norwegian Knife: 1960s Gilt 830 Silver, Burl Birch Handle and Carved Leather Sheath
$1,480.00 $1,850.00
A richly detailed Norwegian knife and sheath from the 1960s, combining an A. Ellefsen blade, a warm burl birch handle, and gilt 830 silver fittings. Horse motifs and deeply carved leatherwork give this piece a distinctive equestrian character.
A sculpted horse head crowns the handle, while another horse head decorates the sheath’s upper fitting. A horseshoe adorns the pointed lower fitting, finished with a small rounded terminal. Silver-colored details stand out against the warm gilded surfaces, complementing the figured birch and dark brown leather.
The sheath is hand-carved with flowing Nordic foliage ornament, with fine incised details and a patterned border. The handle fittings feature narrow decorative bands that frame the wood grain.
Maker and Marks
The blade is clearly stamped A. ELLEFSEN. The silver fittings bear 830S fineness marks, identifying 830-grade silver rather than sterling silver. A separate circular maker’s monogram is also present on the fittings. The silverwork is attributed to Kjell Lyder Bang; this attribution has not been independently verified.
Details
• Period: 1960s
• Origin: Norway
• Blade maker: A. Ellefsen
• Handle: Burl birch
• Fittings: Gilt 830 silver, stamped 830S
• Horse-head and horseshoe decoration
• Hand-carved leather sheath with Nordic foliage ornament
• Knife and sheath sold together
Condition
Vintage condition with age-related wear. Reported by the seller as unused, with visible surface marks and patina from age and storage. The metal fittings show fine scratches, tarnish, and variation in the gilded finish. The blade has light surface marks and small areas of discoloration. The leather shows surface wear, with its detailed carving clearly preserved.
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Dimensions
• Overall length in sheath: approximately 9.45 inches / 24 cm
• Knife length: approximately 7.87 inches / 20 cm
• Blade length: approximately 3.54 inches / 9 cm
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