RARE BOYLE & GAMBLE MAKER MARKED BOWIE KNIFE IN ORIGINAL TIN SCABBARD.

RARE BOYLE & GAMBLE MAKER MARKED BOWIE KNIFE IN ORIGINAL TIN SCABBARD. You are bidding on a beautiful 13-1/2″ overall Confederate Bowie with a 9″ clip point blade. The blade is maker marked “Boyle & Gamble/Richmond VA” but as can be seen in the photograph only the “Boyl..” of maker mark in legible, the “Richmond VA” is very nice and well struck. These knives almost never have a complete stamp. The grip is well made from a single piece of wood, typical of other Boyle & Gamble products. The 3″ brass oval cross-guard is decorated with 10 stars and two floral scrolls on either end, which I have not seen before. Boyle & Gamble knives are generally decorated with stars only. Accompanying this knife is a wonderful advertising broadside which measures approx. 10″ x 15″. This advertisement from Burger, Boyle & Gamble advertises their saws and knifes they were making just prior to the war. This broadside which served as a letter dated Nov. 25, 1859 is rare and in wonderful condition and would display wonderfully with an Burger or Boyle & Gamble product. Boyle & Gamble was a large Confederate manufacturer, however knives in fine condition are rarely offered, especially in an orig, perfect tin Japanned scabbard. It is believed to be on of the finest marked examples known. PROVENANCE: William Turner Collection. Pictured in Pritchard “Collecting the Confederacy”. Exhibited at the Civil War Center at Tredegar Armory in 2007. CONDITION: Scabbard is very good overall, retaining half of its original Japanning. Blade exhibits much of its original polish and shine with approx. 2″ area at ricasso that is rusted and pitted, scattered staining and pitting as seen in photos. Cross-guard has been cleaned, though dark brown patina is seen in protected areas including recesses of the decorating stars and scrolls. Wood grip still exhibits some original varnish with some scratches and scrapes. Broadside letter is accompanied by original envelope and stamp and is in very good condition overall with some foxing and cracks at folds. 4-35281 JS24 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2386	$0.00	RARE BOYLE & GAMBLE MAKER MARKED BOWIE KNIFE IN ORIGINAL TIN SCABBARD. You are bidding on a beautiful 13-1/2″ overall Confederate Bowie with a 9″ clip point blade. The blade is maker marked “Boyle & Gamble/Richmond VA” but as can be seen in the photograph only the “Boyl..” of maker mark in legible, the “Richmond VA” is very nice and well struck. These knives almost never have a complete stamp. The grip is well made from a single piece of wood, typical of other Boyle & Gamble products. The 3″ brass oval cross-guard is decorated with 10 stars and two floral scrolls on either end, which I have not seen before. Boyle & Gamble knives are generally decorated with stars only. Accompanying this knife is a wonderful advertising broadside which measures approx. 10″ x 15″. This advertisement from Burger, Boyle & Gamble advertises their saws and knifes they were making just prior to the war. This broadside which served as a letter dated Nov. 25, 1859 is rare and in wonderful condition and would display wonderfully with an Burger or Boyle & Gamble product. Boyle & Gamble was a large Confederate manufacturer, however knives in fine condition are rarely offered, especially in an orig, perfect tin Japanned scabbard. It is believed to be on of the finest marked examples known. PROVENANCE: William Turner Collection. Pictured in Pritchard “Collecting the Confederacy”. Exhibited at the Civil War Center at Tredegar Armory in 2007. CONDITION: Scabbard is very good overall, retaining half of its original Japanning. Blade exhibits much of its original polish and shine with approx. 2″ area at ricasso that is rusted and pitted, scattered staining and pitting as seen in photos. Cross-guard has been cleaned, though dark brown patina is seen in protected areas including recesses of the decorating stars and scrolls. Wood grip still exhibits some original varnish with some scratches and scrapes. Broadside letter is accompanied by original envelope and stamp and is in very good condition overall with some foxing and cracks at folds. 4-35281 JS24 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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