Opening of the North Staffordshire Railway 1849 John Lewis Presentation Carving Sword / Knife, with finely carved stag horn grip, the blade with inscription 'This knife was presented to John Lewis Ricardo Esq. M.P . Chairman of the North Staffordshire Railway company by the contractors and others for the purpose of carving an Ox which was roasted whole at the Dane viaduct upon the occasion of opening the Pottery Line to Macclesfield on June 14 1849' 88cm long