June 12-13, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2019
Comprising: A) Large "U STATES" early 19th century knife measuring 18-1/2" overall with single-edged hand forged bladeWooden grip retained by two iron rivets and branded "U STATES" on left side, between rivets. CONDITION: Blade retains a mostly dark patina, grip shows scattered marks from use, one washer around rivet on right side is absent. B) Handmade Bowie knife 10-1/8" clip point, hand forged. Wooden handle with lead cap and ovoid brass guard. Complete with associated scabbard. CONDITION: Dark patina overall showing wear and marks from use, scabbard more contemporary. C) Fascine knife. CONDITION: Good with grey patina and some sharpening marks. D) Folding fascine knife with horn grip. CONDITION: Fair, blade slightly loose, sharpened, showing wear from use. D) Diminutive fascine knife measuring 6" overall with turned handle. CONDITION: As found with dark heavy patina. E) Horn handles razor with blade stamped "LIMERICK" and silver diamond escutcheon on grip. Complete with green wool lined case of wood and leather. CONDITION: Good. Case shows some losses and wear overall due to age. Razor blade has been sharpened. A nice lot of early knives and blades. CORRECTION: Photos amended.
Blade Length
(A) 3" (B) 5" (C) 3 - 1/4" (D) 3 - 3/4" (E) 12 - 5/8" (F) 10"
Overall Length
(B) 9 - 3/4" (B) 10" (C) 7" (D) 5 -7/8" (E) 18 - 1/2" (F) 14 - 3/8"