October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Fantastic and exceptionally fine 1850s 2-piece stag handled, clip point, Bowie knife. Acid etched panel on the clip point blade reads: "GEO WOLSTENHOLM & SON'S CELEBRATED / CALIFORNIA KNIFE". Ricasso is marked: "I*X L" and "GEO WOLSTENHHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / SHEFFIELD". Stag handles under German silver cross guard bear an unused, left side, silver escutcheon held in place by 2 pins. Impressive 13 - 1/2" blade is in original polish and is the finest example of this model that this consignor has seen. Red Moroccan leather sheath appears original to the knife and bears the I*X L gold stamp with silver drag and throat. This exact knife is featured in the book "California's Best / Old West Art And Antiques" by Brian and Brad Witherell, at the top of pg. 108. CONDITION: Mirror-like blade has only a few insignificant mottling spots with no nicks or pitting. Scabbard is solid with good color.