GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
ESA - UNIQUE AND EXTREMELY FINE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE WITH ALFRED HUNTER IVORY GRIP.This extremely well made Bowie measures 16-1/4" overall with 11-1/2" clip point blade, .25" thick. Blade is beautifully saber ground still retaining original tool marks with about a 3" clip and is still extremely sharp. The craftsman who made this knife utilized an ivory grip no doubt from an Alfred Hunter circa 1835 Bowie adding a brass ferrule, 2-3/4" turned down iron crossguard, copper throat, tin drag and iron frog button. This is among the most attractive and pleasing large Confederate side knives you will see. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Ex-Virginia Estate; Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Blade is overall gray/white with staining and light pitting, there is a hairline crack in cutting edge that is barely visible at about mid-point. All metal whether is iron, brass, copper or German silver has untouched patinas. Knife fits scabbard snugly and is unsewn along closed edge about 3/4 of its length, brown leather scabbard body retains most of its polish with scattered areas of crazing, light scuffing and numerous small blemishes unaffecting the overall aesthetics. "Certifiable Antique Ivory" grip has several longitudinal cracks has pleasant patina, missing original German silver cap. 51597-2 JS (7,000-9,000) ESA -