August 18 & 19, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
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This dirk knife is unsigned, but bears the characteristics of those made in Sheffield, England at the time of the Civil War. The 5-1/2" double edged blade does not have a ricasso, and is etched in a panel, “John Smith, Lowell” – custom etchings of this type being a great rarity. The nickel silver cutlery style handle with foliate decorations is accompanied by an oval nickel silver guard. Overall length 9-1/2”. The original morocco leather sheath has a nickel silver tip and throat and is decorated with gold leaf. This knife is accompanied by historical data on John Smith and a history of the 30th and 59th Massachusetts regiments. A 37-year old laborer from Lowell, Massachusetts, Smith enlisted as a private on 9/25/1861 and was supposedly killed at the Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia 7/30/1864. CONDITION: The knife is in excellent condition with signs of light sharpening but still retaining much of its original polish, the sheath has only scatted scuffs.

Item Dimensions: Length: 9 - 1/2".
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Value
Blade Length
5 - 1/2"
Overall Length
9 - 1/2"
Paperwork
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SHEFFIELD-MADE CIVIL WAR DIRK KNIFE OF JOHN SMITH, 30TH AND 59TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY.
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Current Bidding
Minimum Bid: $300.00
Final prices include buyers premium:
Estimate: $600 - $800
Number Bids: 5
Auction closed on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
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