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Description
A Clip Point Knife by Schively, Philadelphia.15 3/4-inches overall [out of scabbard]. 10 1/4-inch straight back blade with almost a 5-inch sharpened false edge mainly from one side. Ricasso marked H. SCHIVELY / PHILAD. One piece checkered ivory handle with nickel silver pommel, ferrule, four pins [on each side], washers and S-guard. Contained in leather sheath with incised decorations and nickel silver throat and tip. Circa 1832-1837.
Note: see The Bowie Knife, Unsheathing an American Legend by Norm Flayderman for a similar example; including the sheath and information regarding Schively; pages 316 and 317. The Bowie Knife book mentions: Re: Schively "LONG CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN THE PHILADELPHIA CUTLER WHO MADE A BOWIE KNIFE FOR JIM OR REZIN BOWIE DURING THIER VISIT TO PHILADELPHIA IN AUGUST OF 1832."
This knife was described and sold through Morphy's Auction in 2010 (James Julia Auctions) as lot 899; "Improved Pattern Bowie Knife by Schively, Philadelphia". It had a different scabbard back then in 2010.
Condition: Very good. Blade with an overall patina and pitting marks. Blade has been cleaned, light surface rust present. Tip/point a bit rounded. A few small nicks to edge. Right handle with "U" shape crack and darkening, obverse very good. Replacement scabbard good with moderate wear, mounts are lose [missing support pins]. Leather with scuffs present. Collection of a Southern Gentleman.
Auction Info
2023 June 19 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6271 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2023
19th
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