June 9-10, 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2017
Circa 1830-40's. Blade with forged bolster, sharpened false edge ground from one side only. One piece ivory handle with raised panels on four sides, checkered on obverse and silver pins inlaid on reverse, mounted in silver and engraved with floral elements. Original silver sheath with frog stud and ball tip, engraved with foliate elements. Blade with welded repair to tip, handle with minor age cracks and lengthwise crack on top side. Sheath in superb condition.
Ex. Charlie Varner, Lynn Watkins, George Watson, Jack Bruner, John Ashworth, Dave Petty, Mike Worley collections.
Publications:
“The Antique Bowie Knife Book” by Adams, Voyles, Moss (1990), pp. 24-25
This knife was found in the basement of a home in Knoxville, Tennessee and is believed to have been made there.