GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
IVORY - RARE ALFRED HUNTER IVORY HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE DATED 1836.This fine Alfred Hunter Bowie knife made in Newark, New Jersey measures 14" overall with a 9" clip point blade, virtually identical to an example shown on pg 327 in Flayderman's The Bowie Knife. Our example has an escutcheon plate inscribed "NC 1836" and also a set of initials inscribed on pommel. This knife has the classic delicately carved ivory grips associated with this manufacturer. Handle is often stated to be decorated with stylized "owl eyes". Alfred Hunter made a very distinctive early American Bowie and this is a fine example with few examples even coming to market. SIZE: CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade shows old cleaning and sharpening with pitting near tip. "ALFRED HUNTER" deeply stamped on ricasso. "Certifiable antique elephant ivory" handle has several large cracks and old glued repair to close cracks. The accompanying matching German silver mounted scabbard is a copy made in the style of Alfred Hunter that fits knife well. 49470-1 JS (12,000-15,000) IVORY -