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Patriotic Bowie Knife

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$594$475
Auction: Sale #3361T - 3361TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: March 18, 2020 12:00PM

Description:

Patriotic Bowie Knife, c. mid-19th century, German silver grip with eagle and shield and raised foliate designs, ricasso marked "I*XL," the blade marked "G. WOSTENHOLM & SON/WASHINGTON WORKS/SHEFFIELD" and "THE REAL I*XL KNIFE/THE HUNTERS COMPANION"; with a leather scabbard with a German silver throat and belt hook, blade lg. 8, overall lg. 12 7/8 in.

Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison.
Estimate $800-1,200

Grip is in very good condition with some light patination, the guard has a small bend, the blade is good with some light spotting, and the scabbard shows some wear and is missing the tip.


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Ron Tunison