GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SPECTACULAR EARLY AMERICAN BOWIE "THE GUARDS of NATCHITOCHES".This knife is in like new condition measuring over 13" overall with an 8" clip point blade with etched panels on either side "THE GUARDS OF NATCHITOCHES" "THEY YIELD TO NONE". There is a small paper label on original sheath stating Bowie knife was presented by Horace Conx.x.x. 1839, last name is difficult to decipher. Grip is highly polished fruit wood with German silver mounts, 2-5/8" cross guard with acorn finials with matching German Silver mounts to sheath with iron frog button. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Pictured p. 12 Knife Digest, 1974; William Williamson collection; Lot #3584 Butterfield''s 1-28 1997; Paul Tudor Jones II Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, knife could not be much better with bright frosty panels and most original luster. Grip is excellent and wood still holds a high polish, there appears to be a small lead solder repair to the tang which pierces pommel. Sheath is sound with mounts with matching patina, thin brown veneer is mostly complete with several scuffs. Paper label is stained from glue, inscription is all discernible, though last name can only be guessed at. 49941-32 JS (8,000-12,000)