June 9-10, 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2017
Circa 1830's. Straight back blade with 5-1/2” sharpened false edge ground mainly from one side, marked "SCHIVELY, 75 CHESNUT ST., PHILAD". One piece checkered ivory handle with nickel silver pommel, ferrule, pins, washers and S-guard. Leather sheath with incised decorations and nickel silver throat and tip. Blade in superb original condition, barely used. One crack on bottom edge of handle. Sheath is in fantastic condition, solid and stable.
Ex. Roger Baker, Mike Worley collections.
Publications:
(forthcoming) “A Sure Defense: The Bowie Knife in America” by William B. Worthen and Mark D. Zalesky (2017), pp.120-121
Public Exhibits:
Exhibited at Historic Arkansas Museum’s “A Sure Defense: The Bowie Knife in America” exhibit, Dec 2013 - June 2014.
Probably the best condition Schively bowie that is presently known. This knife was reportedly discovered in California.