This near new clip point Bowie is pictured and described on pgs. 178-179 of The Antique Bowie Knife Book by Adams, Voyles & Moss, 1990. Blade has four stamped marks including; "THE REAL LIFE DEFENDER" above "THE HUNTERS COMPANION", and a fantastic lustrous and minty 7" etched panel "GENL. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS / BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA". Knife measures 13" overall with 8-7/16" blade having 4" clip point, 1-1/4" wide at ricasso. Knife grip appears to be highly polished rosewood with beautiful grain. Knife and its original sheath are German silver mounted. Sheath is gold embossed on both sides with patriotic American eagle and stars with two ribbons reading "LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE". SIZE: PROVENANCE: Ernie Modlin Collection, Pictured pg. 179 "The Antique Bowie Knife Book", 1990. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Blade retains most of its original luster and polish with minor staining near tip and few light nicks in cutting edge. Makers mark "EDWD BARNES / & SONS", "GARRICK / WORKS / SHEFFIELD", along with "WARRANTED / OF THE BEST / QUALITY" are crisp and well marked with a few discernible die breaks. 2-3/8" oval German silver cross guard has matching patina to grip pins and sheath mounts. Sheath body is sound and solid with some chipping and scuffing to veneer but motto's are quite discernible as seen in photos. Knife is accompanied by 20th century 1" dia. token of Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), giving brief biography of "OLD ROUGH AND READY, HERO OF THE MEXICAN WAR", first career soldier to be elected President. 50166-1 JS (5,000-7,000)