SPECTACULAR MONUMENTAL CUTLERY COMPANY “RIO GRANDE KNIFE”.

SPECTACULAR MONUMENTAL CUTLERY COMPANY “RIO GRANDE KNIFE”. Beautiful, ca. 1840-50, Bowie with 8-13/16” spearpoint blade, 13-1/4” overall, with 5” false edge, marked on left ricasso “M.C.C.” in large letters. Left side of ground area of the blade is etched “RIO GRANDE KNIFE” with fleur-de-lis patterns at each end. Upper left side of blade is marked “MONUMENTAL / CUTLERY COMPANY / SHEFFIELD”. It has a forged German silver elliptical shaped handguard & bolster with fine old dark stag scales with a German silver panel on left side. Handles are secured with four German silver pins. Accompanied by its orig red leather covered, cardboard sheath with gold embossed borders and gold embossed “M.C.C”. It has a German silver throat with stud, missing the tip. A scarce Bowie in rare condition. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Blade retains most of its bright orig polish with some lightly cleaned spots. The etched legend is nearly intact and there are a few spots of light surface spotting on both sides. The handles are extremely fine. Sheath retains 85-90% strong orig color with nicks, scratches & light wear. 4-30650 JR396 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	387	$16,100.00	SPECTACULAR MONUMENTAL CUTLERY COMPANY “RIO GRANDE KNIFE”. Beautiful, ca. 1840-50, Bowie with 8-13/16” spearpoint blade, 13-1/4” overall, with 5” false edge, marked on left ricasso “M.C.C.” in large letters. Left side of ground area of the blade is etched “RIO GRANDE KNIFE” with fleur-de-lis patterns at each end. Upper left side of blade is marked “MONUMENTAL / CUTLERY COMPANY / SHEFFIELD”. It has a forged German silver elliptical shaped handguard & bolster with fine old dark stag scales with a German silver panel on left side. Handles are secured with four German silver pins. Accompanied by its orig red leather covered, cardboard sheath with gold embossed borders and gold embossed “M.C.C”. It has a German silver throat with stud, missing the tip. A scarce Bowie in rare condition. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Blade retains most of its bright orig polish with some lightly cleaned spots. The etched legend is nearly intact and there are a few spots of light surface spotting on both sides. The handles are extremely fine. Sheath retains 85-90% strong orig color with nicks, scratches & light wear. 4-30650 JR396 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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