Bowie knife by Morgan Benton Burdekin and Co. Circa 1850. Has a clip pointed blade 7" long, 3-1/2" clip point, by 1-3/8" wide, 2-1/2" German silver guard and staghorn scales with German silver escutcheon. The blade is etched with an eagle inside an oval panel with the words "AMERICANS MUST AND SHALL RULE AMERICA". The makers name is stamped on the ricasso, the knife is 11-1/2" long overall and complete with its original German silver mounted green dyed leather veneer covered sheath. This knife is in wonderful condition, retaining most of its original polish, sound solid scabbard with matching patinas. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Robert Berryman Collection; Lot #3909, Butterfield''s 3-23, 1992; Rod Feakes collection; Pictured and described on pgs. 38-39 "A Sure Defense, The Bowie Knife Book" by Kenneth Burton, 1998; Paul Tudor Jones II Collection. CONDITION: Fine to excellent overall. Blade overall is bright/white, retaining most of its original polish and luster with light staining and pitting as can be seen in photos. Stag grips have 1 small hairline. German silver mounts are overall smooth with silver/gray patina. Scabbard body retains most of its original finish with scuffing and some losses of gilt borders with one 2" opening on top edge rear of tip. 49941-31 JS (3,000-5,000)