December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #2249:
GOLD RUSH ERA SHEFFIED BOWIE BY LINGARD.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2025
A sturdy Sheffield made Bowie knife by Lingard circa 1850-1860. Marked on ricasso: "LINGARD'S / CELEBRATED BOWIE KNIFE / PEACROFT / SHEFFIELD". 8" single edge blade with a 5" false edge. Die-stamped German silver cross guard and pommel; two-piece polished horn grips fastened by four small brass pins; adorned with three small circular mother of pearl inlays on the obverse. Retains the period correct brown Moroccan leather sheath with gold embossing; German silver mounts. CONDITION: Very Good.