January 19th 2017 Premier Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/19/2017
Unmarked, however it is in the style of a known marked knife by Pradel of New Orleans; thus this could quite possibly be by him. Strongly reinforced blade with medial ridge down both sides. Sharpened edge top and bottom. Blade in nice condition; minor scratching from cleaning and sharpening, light pitting and staining on length of blade, tip missing. Rosewood grip ebonized. Coffin shaped pommel. German silver demi-crossguard. Pictured in "The Antique Bowie Knife Book" by Bill Adams pages 160-161. Leather scabbard with German silver mounts.
Item Dimensions: Overall: 11 - 1/4" L.