This knife measures 18-1/2" overall with 13-5/8" clip point blade, originally from the Bob Abels collection and pictured in his books. Overall knife is in beautiful condition with 7" etched panel "GEO WOSTENHOLM & SONS CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA KNIFE". Blade is also stamped "NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE MARKED I*XL". Other markings include American eagle "THE HUNTER''S COMPANION". Full firm mark on .22" thick ricasso "G. WOSTENHOLM & SONS / WASHINGTON WORKS". The original red Moroccan scabbard also has the I*XL branded in gold. Grip is formed from 2 slabs of pinned Mother-Of-Pearl with German silver mounts. Scabbard has matching German silver mounts. This is among the best of the antebellum I*XL knives known with great collector provenance and pictured in several books. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Robert Abels; Pictured on p. 36 Classic Bowie Knives, 1967; Pictured on pg. 216 "Antique Arms Annual, Texas Gun Collectors Association", 1971; Robert Berryman Collection; Lot #3911, Butterfield''s 3-23, 1992; William Williamson collection; Lot #3697 Butterfield''s 1-28, 1997; Paul Tudor Jones II Collection. CONDITION: Fine to excellent. Blade shows much of its original polish and luster with scattered areas of staining and old sharpening especially at tip. Mother-Of-Pearl slabs are excellent with vibrant color. German silver mounts on knife and scabbard have matching silver/gray patinas. Throat is missing frog button, scabbard body is sound with several cracks and losses of red veneer mostly on edges as can be seen in photos. 49941-23 JS (8,000-12,000)