GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE, FINE AND WELL-KNOWN IDENTIFIED LEWIS CRENSHAW MADE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE OF. GEORGE WASHINGTON SHACKLEFORD, COMPANY F, 2ND ALABAMA CAVALRY.This famous knife was made in Hope Hull, Alabama in the early Civil War. Three other examples are known, this being the finest and from direct family descent from George Washington Shackleford (1827-67). This knife is pictured and described on pgs 432-433 of The Antique Bowie Knife Book, Adams, Voyles, Moss, 1990. This massive knife is 20-1/2" long with a 15-3/4" spear-point blade with the orig scabbard, with Mr. Ballard's hand drawn display card. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Lewis Crenshaw, blacksmith, Hope Hull, AL, 1861; George Washington Shackleford, Company F, 2nd Alabama Cav, 1861-1865; James F. Shackleford, Trussville, AL; Tuscaloosa Historical Museum; Jim Blackburn Collection; Lifelong collection of Roger Ballard, 1989. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall with scattered staining and pitting. Oak slab grips retain a hand worn patina. Orig scabbard is sound but dry with flaking and craquelure and reduction near tip. 52703-6 JS (6,000-8,000)