This spectacular Thomas Leech clip point Bowie is 20" overall, 15" clip point blade, .26" thick at ricasso, 1-7/8" wide. This exact knife is pictured on pg. 116 of Melton, Phillips & Sexton, Confederate Bowie Knives. "This clip-point Bowie is the rarest style of Novelty Works knives. This one is in fine original condition with heavy twisted iron wire over brown leather. The scabbard is a period replacement." This is no doubt the finest example of a very small number known with beautiful aesthetics overall. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman collection; Pictured pg. 212, "The Bowie Knife", 2004; Estate Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Fine to excellent overall, blade retains old sharpening marks and original surface, grip is fine and complete with some scuffing, tight fine twisted iron wire, brass has light yellow brass patina. Scabbard is well fit, sound and matching condition complete with original belt loop. 50185-2 JS (8,000-12,000)