Important American Bowie Knife and Sheath by Famed Cutler Alfred Hunter, Newark, N.J., C. 1845, in Superb Condition. 13" ove... (Total: 2 Items)

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Important American Bowie Knife and Sheath by Famed Cutler Alfred Hunter, Newark, N.J., C. 1845, in Superb Condition. 13" overall with 8" blade. Marked on the obverse ricasso "Alfred/Hunter/ Superior/ Cutlery". Just over 3/16" thick at the ricasso with the back of the blade slightly rounded. 1 3/16" at its widest point with distinctive Spanish notch which is unsharpened, 3½" chamfered clipped point. With the exception of one small, indeed negligible, stain the blade is mint. German silver cross guard with ball finials, just a bit loose, German silver ferrule at the base of the grip and grip escutcheons. The one piece ivory grip is exquisitely carved with scalloped/fan like and incised decoration in a style observed on other knives by Hunter. Grip with nice mellow patina, one age crack on the obverse but very sound and otherwise perfect. The original, rather heavy paste board scabbard covered with red/brown moroccan leather with plain German silver mounts, frog stud missing. Scabbard very good, leather with just a few chips. An exceptional Alfred Hunter in a very rare size.