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A Silver Mounted American Knife and Sheath.. ...
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Sold on Jun 19, 2023 for:
$15,625.00
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Description
Pictured in The Bowie Knife Book by Norm Flayderman.
A Silver Mounted American Knife and Sheath.Overall length of knife out of scabbard is 10 7/8-inches; with scabbard 11 1/2-inches.
See The Bowie Knife, Unsheathing an American Legend by Norm Flayderman for this exact knife; pages 27. Photo caption reads: SILVER-MOUNTED AMERICAN KNIFE AND SHEATH CIRCA 1790-1819. "7-inch tapered single edge blade with delicate fluting up to point where it merges into a 3-inch false edge. Fine quality silver crossguard and mounts. two-piece horn grips decoratively studded in circular designs; large oval, silver inlay in center, on both sides. Tang of blade possibly fastened by pin through the bottom of the pommel cap. Matching silver sheath displaying the quality of a professional silversmith; narrow silver belt loop and two silver carry rings for chain suspension from belt. Family legend traces its history to ancestor Samuel McKenney, an Indian trader from St. Louis."
Please note: The Bowie Knife book by Flayderman is not included in the sale.
Condition: Very good overall. Blade shows a mottled patina overall. The handle has received a little more stress wear than when photographed for the book, but retains all features. Guard is a little loose. Scabbard with fine markings, some bumps and bruising and tarnish. 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
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