May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/8/2024
A large and impressive bowie knife that was crafted by James Rodgers & Co. Rodgers had made a name for himself producing an array of Bowie style knives for the domestic English market and for export to the United States. The knife features a large 9" clip point blade with a 5 - 3/4" false edge. The blade is marked "CAST STEEL BOWIE KNIFE" in circle on obverse and "JAMES RODGERS & CO. / CELEBRATED / MAKE. SHEFFIELD" on ricasso. Blade exhibits scattered marks throughout its length with freckling and casting blemishes. Silvered crossguard with ball quillons on each side. Large coffin shaped handle with ivory grip scales that are held in place by 7 pins on each side. A large escutcheon highlights the obverse grip scale. There are a few hairline cracks exhibited on the scales. 13 - 3/8" overall. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: 13 - 3/8"