GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
RARE "WOLFE & CLARKS / NEW YORK" EARLY AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE.This exact knife is pictured on pg 361 of Norm Flayerdman's The Bowie Knife. "Long considered among the most impressive, if not imposing of Bowie knife forms. The sleek appearance of their handsomely fashioned blade embodies the menace the Bowie knife is often accorded in length and myth. "Forged bolsters" date among the earlier and rare forms of the weapon. Decidedly Sheffield-made, this example bears only the name of the New York firm for whom it was made or through which it was marketed by their English cutlers. German silver handle cast integral with the crossguard, engraved with shell motif on its center. The bolster is marked "WOLFE & CLARKS / NEW YORK". The name is found in New York City directories 1836-1844, located at 193 Maiden Lane as importers of hardware and guns. This knife has a long, single edge, clip point blade with decorative Spanish notch at the choil, 2-pc stag grips fastened by 8 pins and unusually long escutcheons. 15" overall with 10-1/2" blade; 7-1/2" false edge. Leather sheath with German silver mounts". SIZE: PROVENANCE: Ex-Norm Flayderman Collection; pictured on pg 361 The Bowie Knife. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade has old cleaning with staining and light pitting. German silver mounts including scabbard are fine with patina, with small cosmetic scratches, dings and dents. Stag grips well fit with hand worn patina. Markings are excellent. 50412-62 JS (25,000-45,000)