October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
Comprising: A) Heavy horn-handled clip-point bowie with leather sheath. Heavy hand-forged blade with clip-point and flat sides/ Horn grip scales retained by brass pins. Complete with brown leather sheath. CONDITION: Blade with some scattered pitting and minor nicks to edge, towards tip. Grip scales show age and have some flaking. Sheath very good with minor scuffs and some losses to stitching. A very nice early Bowie. B) Brass-mounted rosewood handled knife with sheath. Thin clip-point blade with scalloping along top edge on left side. Rosewood grip scales with iron pins surrounded by circular brass escutcheons, brass pommel cap and guard. Complete with original brown leather sheath. CONDITION: Very good with grey patina on blade. Brass unpolished and with pleasing dark mustard patina. Grips excellent and sheath excellent. A nice lot of 19th century knives. PROVENANCE: Purchased from John Mehl.
Blade Length
A) 8-1/4", B) 7"
Overall Length
A) 12-7/8", B) 11-1/2"