June 9-10, 2017 Premier Firearms

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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2017

Circa 1840-50's. Measures 8" closed. Locking spear point blade marked "S.C. WRAGG, 25 FURNACE HILL, SHEFFIELD"; blade fully etched with scrollwork, spread winged eagle and the words “American Hunting Knife”. Ivory handle scales, with very rare horse-alligator guard and coffin shaped horse alligator pommel. Blade shortened slightly, repinned, locking latch and handle scales replaced. Blade spring worn, blade is slightly loose. Ex. Logan Sewell collection. Publications: “The Antique Bowie Knife Book” by Adams, Voyles, Moss (1990), pp. 218-219 Samuel Wragg is considered by many to be the premier maker of folding Bowie and folding dirk knives. This one is a very rare example with a horse-alligator guard as well as pommel.

Bidding Current Bidding Minimum Bid: $2,000.00 Final prices include buyers premium: $22,200.00 Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 Number Bids: 39	Auction closed on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

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