Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Three Bowie-style Knives, c. 19th century, a knife with a stag grip, iron guard, and an iron clip-point blade, a knife with a curved stag grip, straight iron guard with a faceted ferrule, and an iron clip point blade, and a knife with a curved stag grip, brass guard, and a spear point, shaped blade marked W.J. MCELROY/GEORGIA near the guard.
Provenance: Collection of the late Robert Thayer.
Estimate $800-1,000
All three knives in good condition with some patina and light pitting on the blades.
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