IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE BENJAMIN WILHOITE, MADISON,VIRGINIA BOWIE KNIFE.

Of the handful of Wilhoite made Confederate Bowies; this is no doubt the finest example and it is also the most massive example measuring 18-1/2″ overall with a 13-1/2″ blade well over 1/3″ thick. There are several known photographs of troopers wearing these knives. Wilhoite was a remarkable craftsman; his blades having central spines and being hollow ground like razors on either side. A 4″ S-shaped iron cross guard and a 1-3/4″ rnd iron cap pommel hold an oct carved hickory handle. The orig scabbard is soldered tin with orig belt loop. This is an impressive and unique weapon; you will probably never find a better example. PROVENANCE: Collection of William Bond, Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade is grey/white with some old sharpening and nicks in cutting edge with scattered staining. Iron mounts are fairly smooth with patina, light pitting. Wooden grip is sound, solid and well fit with remnants of org varnish. Scabbard is sound and solid with patina; several bends, creases, dents and several patches of rust and pitting. 49350-5 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3389

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3389	$13,800.00	IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE BENJAMIN WILHOITE, MADISON,VIRGINIA BOWIE KNIFE. Of the handful of Wilhoite made Confederate Bowies; this is no doubt the finest example and it is also the most massive example measuring 18-1/2″ overall with a 13-1/2″ blade well over 1/3″ thick. There are several known photographs of troopers wearing these knives. Wilhoite was a remarkable craftsman; his blades having central spines and being hollow ground like razors on either side. A 4″ S-shaped iron cross guard and a 1-3/4″ rnd iron cap pommel hold an oct carved hickory handle. The orig scabbard is soldered tin with orig belt loop. This is an impressive and unique weapon; you will probably never find a better example. PROVENANCE: Collection of William Bond, Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade is grey/white with some old sharpening and nicks in cutting edge with scattered staining. Iron mounts are fairly smooth with patina, light pitting. Wooden grip is sound, solid and well fit with remnants of org varnish. Scabbard is sound and solid with patina; several bends, creases, dents and several patches of rust and pitting. 49350-5 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3389 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE BENJAMIN WILHOITE, MADISON,VIRGINIA BOWIE KNIFE.