April 12, 2019 Gold Rush, Western, & Native American, Las Vegas
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2019
Edward Barnes & Son operated at 239 Solly Street 1856 to 1865. Features an 8" drop point blade that is maker stamped at the hilt. Handle displays an American three piece decorative metal to include the guard, pommel, and center surrounded by horn bands with brass brads. This design was very popular with different makers. We found the pommel and guard in this exact pattern on another maker's knife on page 83 of the Ben Palmer Collection book; and we found the centerpiece design on page 415 Flayderman's Bowie Knife book with the same style bands of another material. CONDITION: Handle is excellent, and bands are intact with no cracks. Blade has been polished with nice tip and edge. Extremely handsome, patriotic mid-19th century bowie knife from a famous maker.
Condition: (Very Good).