October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Lot of Gold Rush/Frontier-era knives and scabbards. Featuring a finely finished handmade bone-handled belt knife, measuring 11 - 1/2" total length with a 7 - 1/2" blade with 4 - 1/2" false edge. Handle is cylindrical bone secured with multiple copper studs throughout. Knife retains original harness leather scabbard. Included are 2 smaller knives, one is a spearpoint belt knife measuring 8 - 1/2" with brass guard and a mother of pearl slab handled "CORSAN & DENTON" California knife measuring 10 - 1/2". Included are 3 separate scabbards of the 1850s period that do not fit the preceding 2 knives. CONDITION: Good with age-commensurate wear.
CORRECTION: Upon further research, 2 scabbards have been removed from this lot; please refer to new photos as of 9/21/2023.
Blade Length
(A) 7 - 1/2" (B) 6 - 3/4" (C) 5"
Overall Length
(A) 11 - 1/2" (B) 11" (C) 8 - 1/2"