October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Fantastic circa 1850s Gold Rush Bowie knife. Classic form with full tang clip-point blade and 2-piece stag horn slab handles with silver escutcheon. German silver cross guard. Blade is deeply acid etched with a gold scrollwork panel on left side and the lettering: "CALIFORNIAN BOWIE KNIFE." Ricasso is stamped: "CORSAN / DENTON / BURDEKIN & CO." Blade is in high polish with no nicks. This exact knife is pictured in "California's Best / Old West Art and Antiques" by Brian and Brad Witherell, pg. 114, bottom panel. CONDITION: Very good.