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1257
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$6,325.00 |
UNIQUE AND EXTREMELY FINE CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE WITH ALFRED HUNTER IVORY GRIP.This extremely well made Bowie measures 16-1/4″ overall with 11-1/2″ clip point blade, .25″ thick. Blade is beautifully saber ground still retaining original tool marks with about a 3″ clip and is still extremely sharp. The craftsman who made this knife utilized an ivory grip no doubt from an Alfred Hunter circa 1835 Bowie adding a brass ferrule, 2-3/4″ turned down iron crossguard, copper throat, tin drag and iron frog button. This is among the most attractive and pleasing large Confederate side knives you will see. PROVENANCE: Ex-Virginia Estate; Wayne McNeese Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Blade is overall gray/white with staining and light pitting, there is a hairline crack in cutting edge that is barely visible at about mid-point. All metal whether is iron, brass, copper or German silver has untouched patinas. Knife fits scabbard snugly and is unsewn along closed edge about 3/4 of its length, brown leather scabbard body retains most of its polish with scattered areas of crazing, light scuffing and numerous small blemishes unaffecting the overall aesthetics. “Certifiable Antique Ivory” grip has several longitudinal cracks has pleasant patina, missing original German silver cap. 51597-2 (7,000-9,000) ESA – Lot 1257 Click here to view provenance |
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1258
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$8,625.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE, UNUSUAL AND UNIQUE W. BUTCHER FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE WITH MASSIVE SPADE SHAPED BLADE.This fabulous Bowie shows little wear with checkered ivory slab grips, floral silver escutcheons on pommel. Blade marked “W. BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD” on ricasso and “WARRANTED OF THE BEST QUALITY” on blade. This is a formidable massive folder made at the height of the Bowie knife craze, circa 1835. William Butcher is among the earliest Sheffield Bowie makers best known for his dog bone knives with Spanish notches. You will never see another folder like this of such high quality and condition made by among the earliest of the Sheffield cutlers. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine overall. 6-1/2″ blade which flares to 1-1/2″ from 1″ ricasso which is .25″ thick, overall bright/gray with small areas of staining and pitting, old sharpening. Blade markings are crisp and discernible. Above Butcher stamp can be seen remnants of the “WR & Crown” typically seen on other William Butcher’s (King William IV, Reign 1830-37). Knife measures 12-3/4″ overall, fully functional locking mechanism, “certifiable antique elephant” ivory slabs are excellent with little wear and no discernible cracking, German silver crossguard and pommels are smooth with only light wear with a few light dents and scratches. 50412-60 (7,000-9,000) ESA – Lot 1258 |
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1259
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$3,450.00 |
RARE AND UNIQUE MASSIVE NORTH CAROLINA-MADE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.19″ overall, 14 ½ inch well-ground, 3″ sharpened false edge, signed on ricasso “S. A. CREASON”. Massive blade 1 ¾” wide and over 1/3″ thick, well sculpted D-guard with remnants of old gold paint. Grip exhibits most unusual braided leather cover which even covered iron ferrule and was originally wrapped prior to the guard being attached as wrap edges are found under the peened pommel. Samuel A. Creason was born 1827 in North Carolina. He was listed as a blacksmith in the 1850 census of Rowan County, and was also listed as a blacksmith in the 1860 census of Anson County. It is noteworthy that there is at least one other known Confederate knife maker from Anson County, “W.G. Simmons” as noted in N.C. Confederate Bowie Knives, by Melton Phillips and Sexton, 2012. Note that Samuel A. Creason often went by simply S.A. Creason, both in the censuses and in business name references. Samuel A. Creason’s brother-in-law, with whom he was living in 1850, was Elias Jackson Huie of the 5th North Carolina. Samuel died in 1897 and is interred at Mill Cemetery in Darlington, South Carolina, with his son William. Of the over 500 knives photographed for the 2012 publication Confederate Bowie Knives, this unique maker and unique grip has never been previously encountered. CONDITION: Very good overall “as found”, iron patina, still quite sharp, chipped tip, few small nicks in cutting edge, old sharpening and tool marks, blade is gray overall scattered staining and pitting, quillon is bent down, the guard still retains about half thinning black japanning. 75% basket weave grip wrap is retained with hand worn patina and about half of its surface still bright black and rest worn through smooth brown. Three small brass pins are found in the exposed wood grip near pommel which were placed apparently during the time of use to slow loss of leather. As noted previously, traces of gold paint are found on guard which was probably applied by the union veteran who carried this souvenir home. This knife was just recently found in a Pennsylvania estate and most likely a souvenir carried back by Pennsylvania Civil War soldier. 51790-1 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1259 |
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1266
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$5,750.00 |
VENETIAN CIRCA 1720 BASKET-HILT SCHIAVONA BROADSWORD.44″ overall with 38″ double-edged blade with engraved decorations, with double-headed eagle, kings crown and “VIVAT / CAROULUS VI / ROMISCHER / KAYSER” commemorating King Karl VI, (1685-1740). Multi-branched iron basket still retains traces of gold wash in protected areas. Pommel is cast brass “cat’s head” with raised relief mustachioed face. The grip is wood covered by cord, spirally wrapped with sharkskin. This is a very fine example of an orig 18th century schiavona with great aesthetics and condition. PROVENANCE: Private Lifetime Collection Of Noted Scholar And Authority. CONDITION: Very good-fine overall. Blade is grey, still showing gilted backgrounds of etched decorations. Iron hilt is fairly smooth with patina, light pitting. The quillon is bent inward, but intact. Bronze pommel has hand worn patina with discernible details 51625-7 JS (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1266 |
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1472
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$0.00 |
FANTASTIC JOSEPH RODGERS & SON MINIATURE FOLDING EXHIBITION KNIFE.Diminutive folding knife with 40 blades. Seven of these blades marked Rodgers including the gold plated knife and gold plated fork fruit blades. Made by Joseph Rodgers & Son Sheffield England, about 1850 and purportedly for the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London. This is an extraordinary exhibition knife, that would have been made by Joseph Rodgers most senior master cutler,and he may have spent well more than a year on this project. Of the 40 blades they include a hack saw, a wood saw, 3 corkscrews of differing sizes, several phieners or blood letting blades, a button hook, a sewing awl and several lances for lancing boils. The two back covers also double as picks for cleaning horse hooves. The overall length closed is .956″. There is a flat blade screw driver on the bolster end in the middle of the frame that is usable when all the blades are closed. The scales or handles are manila gold lipped carved mother of pearl shell that is now extinct or nearly so. The Scales are beautifully carved and are in perfect condition with no chips or damage. This is a true rarity as most scales such as these have little survival in prime condition. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the finest mechanical art known. CONDITION: The condition is absolutely outstanding. No damage or degradation exist. The Gold plate is full with no loss. The exhibition quality carved mother of pearl scales are not chipped or flaked. The mechanics are crisp and lock up distinct. This is a wonderful find and was previously the centerpiece of a world renown miniature collection. 51440-1 TDW (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1472 |
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1637
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$9,200.00 |
EXTREMELY FINE AND NEAR NEW CONDITION OF RARE CASE V-42 WWII COMMANDO STILETTO IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD.This is the finest example of CASE KNIFE COMPANY made stiletto that has possibly come to auction. Knife retains virtually of its bright finish and orig fine scabbard. Knife is of standard configuration with 7-1/4″ dbl edged blade, knurled thumbprint on one side of 1-1/2″ ricasso, below “CASE”. Overall length is 12-1/2″ including the pointed steel pommel “skull cracker”, bulbous grip of serrated stacked leather. These knives were issued to the 1st Special Services, also known as “The Devil’s Brigade” among elite units. CONDITION: Knife would be very difficult to upgrade and is extremely fine overall, retaining over 90% bright black/blue finish on blade with areas of greying at lower edge near point. Bottom of guard retains most of its orig matte black paint which is rarely seen with just two 1/2″ reductions as can be seen in photos. Leather grip including cross guard covers is sound and solid, retaining most of its orig surface. Scabbard is sound and solid with some patina to metal brads that reinforce stitching. Iron staple style throat retains most of its orig blue finish. 51685-2 (6,000-8,500) – Lot 1637 Click here to view provenance |
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2305
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$8,050.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE VERY LARGE SCAGEL CAMP KNIFE WITH SHEATH.Early Scagel camp knife with 9″ heavy clip point blade that has 3″ back grind, swamped spine with curved cutting edge and a large notch at the ricasso. Blade is 2-1/4″ wide x 7-3/2″ thick at the ricasso. Left side of blade has Mr. Scagel’s trademark Kriss stamp. Handguard is a long brass oval, flat on the bottom, scalloped on the top edge with a finger recess near the tip. Handle is stacked leather with red synthetic, aluminum and brass spacers. Pommel is rough stag secured with two brass pins. Accompanied by its early style dark brown leather sheath that is hand stitched and has brass rivets at the top and toe. The thumb strap appears to be orig and has been relocated and secured with a copper harness rivet. This earlier style sheath is simply a flat backing piece with a formed face stitched to the backing. Later sheaths for Mr. Scagel’s camp knives had a different facing that was more raised and smaller than the backing. CONDITION: Very good. Blade shows overall surface etching with very fine pin prick pitting. Leather handle washers have slightly shrunk and show old hand wear. Stag pommel shows moderate to heavy hand wear with a wonderful hand worn patina. Sheath is sound with lightly crackled surface on the face showing moderate to heavy wear but is completely intact. 51473-6 JRL (7,500-9,500) – Lot 2305 |
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2306
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$5,750.00 |
RARE SCAGEL CLASSIC HUNTER SHEATH KNIFE.Beautiful Scagel Hunter with 6-7/8″ x 7/8″ slightly upswept drop point hunting knife that has Mr. Scagel’s trademark Kriss stamped on the left side. Hand guard is brass, elliptical in shape, flat on the bottom and scalloped on the top edge. The oversized handle is stacked leather with red synthetic, aluminum & copper spacers and the pommel is crown stag secured with a brass pin. Accompanied by its orig black leather, hand stitched sheath that has reinforcing rivets at the top and toe. It has a thumb strap with nickel plated button. Back of the sheath is marked in gold paint “B.L.F.”. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has surface etching and has been cleaned. Leather washers in the handle have slightly shrunk and show hand wear. Stag pommel has some minor age lines but appears to be completely intact showing moderate wear. Sheath is extremely fine showing only light to moderate wear. 51473-4 JRL (7,500-9,500) – Lot 2306 |
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2307
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$7,187.50 |
RARE SCAGEL HUNTER’S KNIFE WITH CROWN STAG POMMEL.Beautiful Scagel with 5-7/8″ slight clip point flat ground blade that has Mr. Scagel’s trademark Kriss stamp on the left side at the hand guard. Blade is 1″ at the ricasso. Hand-guard is oval brass, flat on the bottom and scalloped on the top edge. Handle material is stacked leather with red & aluminum spacers, and a beautiful crown stag pommel secured with a brass pin. This knife is very typical of Mr. Scagel’s work with the addition of the beautiful crown stag pommel. CONDITION: Very good. Blade shows light surface etching with pitting around the tip and fine pitting on right side of blade. Handle is extremely fine. Stag pommel shows a wonderful mellow patina. 51473-2 JRL (5,000-7,500) – Lot 2307 |
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2308
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$7,475.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE SCAGEL FIGHTING KNIFE WITH SHEATH.Rare Scagel knife with 5-1/4″ double edged stiletto type blade, diamond shaped on one side and flat ground on the other. The flat side has Mr. Scagel’s trademark Kriss stamp at the hand guard. Hand guard is oval shaped, made of brass, flat on the bottom with scalloped edge on top. Handle is stacked leather with red synthetic spacers separated by thin aluminum spacers. There are two additional aluminum spacers in the center. Pommel is a piece of straight stag secured with a brass pin. Butt of the pommel is stamped “H.W.D.”. Accompanied by its orig black leather hand stitched tube sheath with belt loop. Rear of the sheath is hand marked “H.W. Dunbar” and what appears to be “V25770”. This knife was probably made for a member of the military. CONDITION: Knife is fine with some surface etching on the blade which has been cleaned. Leather washers on the handle have slightly shrunk. Stag pommel is very fine. Sheath is soft and supple, showing moderate wear and retains most of its orig black finish. 51473-3 JRL (7,500-9,500) – Lot 2308 |
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2309
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$5,462.50 |
RARE SMALL SIZE SCAGEL HUNTING KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH.Fine hunting knife by the granddaddy of custom knife makers, William Scagel. Mr. Scagel was born in Michigan and began making knives in about 1910 for sale in Canada and the U.S. He continued his work into the 1930s and 1940s and made many knives for service members during WWII. He is considered the Grandfather of modern custom knife making. His knives were sold by Abercrombie & Fitch, Von Lengerke & Detmold and Von Lengerke & Antoine during the 1930s. Many famous sportsmen and outdoor adventurers carried his knives. This knife has a 4-1/4″ x 13/16″ flat ground blade and has Mr. Scagel’s trademark Kriss stamp on the left side. The hand-guard is oval brass, flat on the bottom and scalloped on the top edge. Handle material is stacked leather with red & black spacers with aluminum & brass washers. Pommel is appropriate sized crown stag secured with a brass rivet. Accompanied by its orig oil finish black leather sheath that has rivets at the toe and top edges and is hand-stitched with a plain thumb strap on the belt loop. CONDITION: Very fine. Blade has some light etching on both sides but appears to be completely intact with a fine sharp edge. Handle is fine and the pommel shows a wonderful patina. Sheath is equally fine. 51798-1 JRL (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2309 |
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2310
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$1,035.00 |
RARE SCAGEL STEAK OR KITCHEN KNIFE.Fine handmade Scagel knife with 4″ flat ground, drop point blade that has Mr. Scagel’s trademark Kriss stamped on the left side. Made without hand guard, it has what appears to be mahogany handle scales held with two steel rivets. CONDITION: Very good. Blade shows evidence of having been sharpened over the years with fine, very light surface pitting. Handle scales show moderate wear with a hand worn patina. 51473-1 JRL (1,200-1,600) – Lot 2310 |
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2310A
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$9,200.00 |
VERY RARE SCAGEL LARGE HUNTER SHEATH KNIFE.Beautiful Scagel Hunter with 7-3/4″ x 1″ flat ground blade marked with Mr. Scagel’s trademark Kriss on the left side. Hand guard is brass, elliptical shaped, flat on the bottom and scalloped on the top edge. Handle is stacked leather with red & brass spacers. Pommel is rough stag with a short side tine. Accompanied by its orig dark brown leather hand stitched sheath with thumb strap that has a brass button. Sheath has reinforcing rivets at the top edges and at the toe. This is a very rare and desirable Scagel Hunter. CONDITION: Very fine plus, shows very little evidence of use, retaining traces or orig polish with some slight surface etching on the left side. Handle & pommel are extremely fine. Sheath is also extremely fine showing light wear. 51473-5 JRL (8,500-12,000) – Lot 2310A |
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2311
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$805.00 |
PAIR OF SPANISH IVORY GRIPPED VICTORIAN ERA DOUBLE-EDGED DAGGERS.Two iron mounted, dbl-edged daggers with typical Spanish deep Victorian etching with gold backgrounds. Knife with smooth handle is marked “TOLEDO” & “1866” for date of manufacture. The other knife is probably later, circa 1880-1890, marked “FABRICA / DE / TOLEDO” and is fitted with an iron mounted brown leather scabbard with red felt washer so typical of English mounting on London made knives of same era. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall.1866 knife has 7″ blade and the other has 7-3/8″ blade. The carved “certifiable antique” ivory grip on this knife has a large hairline on one side with an attempt to repair by injection of some glue. The 1866 dated knife also has a bright blade with much of the gold background intact with fine well patinaed smooth shaped “certifiable ivory” grip with Acanthus leaf carved bulbous pommel, orig red felt washer with a newer, replaced leather scabbard that originally would have been iron mounted like its mate. 51436-5 JS (800-1,250) ESA – Lot 2311 |
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3249
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$0.00 |
RARE VIRGINIA MADE CONFEDERATE ETCHED “SUNNY SOUTH” BOWIE KNIFE.Knife measures 16-3/4″ overall with a 12″ clip point blade. There are several knives known by this maker or at least genre. One knife etched with the Virginia state seal is signed “JOHN B ROOKE” who is thought to be the maker from Portsmouth, Virginia. This knife has a name which appears to read “E W DOOLITTLE” above a large 6″ spread-wing eagle with ribbon reading “VIRGINIA”. The reverse has eagle with ribbon above reading “SUNNY SOUTH”. Harold Peteron in his book American Knives, 1958 shows another example with a similar brass crossguard on pg 33, though unetched. PROVENANCE: Collection in Utica, NY; Joseph Zyla 1953; Ex- Tom Wibberly; Ex- Johnny Bassett Collection. CONDITION: Knife is good to very good overall with an apparent (contemporary?) braised copper repair to quillon of crossguard at cutting edge. The wood grip has been covered with old tarred canvas tape for a very long time and needs to be removed to see what the orig configuration was. The blade is grey overall, with staining and old grinding and sharpening at cutting edge which unfortunately obscures some of the etch, however the ribbons with “Virginia” and “Sunny South” are easily discerned as can be seen in photos. 51492-1 JS (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3249 Click here to view provenance |
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3250
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$0.00 |
FINE ANTEBELLUM OR CONFEDERATE BRASS MOUNTED BOWIE KNIFE.This very well made Bowie measures over 15-1/2″ with a 10-1/2″ clip point blade by excellent craftsmen who truly mastered brass and woodwork. The blade, well honed, from possibly an old tool tapers from 1-5/16″ to 7/8″; where unbeveled a 2-1/2″ clip occurs. Knife has great form and feel in the hand with shaped wood grip. Stylized bat-wing cross guard shows an artistic flair, as well as the skeletal brass mounts of leather scabbarded body and long 4″ belt hook. PROVENANCE: Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade is grey/white; clean with pinprick pitting and tool marks. Brass cross guard, ferrule, capstan washer and scabbard mounts have dark mustard/chocolate colored patinas, one soldered seam at drag is partially open. Leather is sound and solid retaining about half of its orig finish. Grip has hand worn patina, is solid with minor bruising. 51598-1 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3250 |
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3251
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$2,875.00 |
CLASSIC LARGE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE MADE FROM LARGE FILE.18-1/2″ overall, 13-1/2″ blade, 1-3/4″ wide, .25″ thick which seems to be the typical thickness of so many imported files seen on Confederate knives. This double-edged knife has a well defined medial ridge; saber ground by a good craftsman. Knife handle and ferrule appear to be from the same tool handle, probably, that originated on file. Only the blacksmith made 3-1/2″ “C” shaped cross guard was added. This is a great example of Southern ingenuity making a fine fighting weapon from a tool. PROVENANCE: Ex-Jack Bruner, Memphis, TN; Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Overall good with blade and cross guard overall grey, still showing finishing marks but eroded and pitted, especially along cutting edge. Reverse side of wood grip is eroded from insect damage but obverse displays quite nicely as seen in photos. 51598-4 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3251 |
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3252
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$2,587.50 |
UNUSUAL AND UNIQUE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE WITH SERPENT HEAD SHAPED QUILLON.Well made Confederate knife with stag grips, decorated top edge of obverse of blade and filed quillon with cross hatching in shape of serpent’s head. 7-1/2″ overall, blade 13″, 1-5/8″ wide. PROVENANCE: Ex-Phil Lucas Collection; Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron patina with old cleaning and pitting to metal. Stag grips are well fit with hand worn patina retained by 3 brass pins. 51598-3 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3252 Click here to view provenance |
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3253
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$2,875.00 |
FINE LARGE CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE IN ORIGINAL SCABBARD FROM KENTUCKY ESTATE.This knife measures 15-1/2″ overall, with an 11″ blade, 1-3/4″ wide, 4″ clip, and .25″ thick at ricasso. Grips are well patinaed stag and leather scabbard fits like a glove. There is a note accompanying this stating that Mr. McNeese bought this from a physician directly from his family in Kentucky. Knife has a really fine “as found” look. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dr. Ditto Family from Kentucky; Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade has old sharpening from use and is still very sharp. Orig tool marks can still be seen on blades surface with staining and light pitting. There are forging faults on the verso of blade near the top edge. Stag grips are retained by iron pins with hand worn patina. Dr. Ditto or some family member has lightly engraved “DITTO” into bottom of cross guard. Scabbard still retains sewn belt loop, is scuffed overall and unsewn along cutting edge. 51598-2 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3253 Click here to view provenance |
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3254
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$0.00 |
RARE CIVIL WAR SHEFFIELD BOWIE WITH LOUISIANA STATE SEAL DECORATED POMMELS.11″ overall fixed blade Bowie. 6″ sgl edge, clip point blade, marked on ricasso “JOHN LINGARD’S/CELEBRATED BOWIE KNIFE/PEACROFT/SHEFFIELD”. Elliptical reinforced type crossguard. 2-pc dark (horn) grips fastened by 4 pins; 3 pearl inlays on obverse. Red leather sheath gilt embossed, German silver mounts. This exact knife is shown on pg 194 of Norm Flayderman’s text The Bowie Knife Unsheathing and American Legend. PROVENANCE: Ex-Norm Flayderman Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Accompanying scabbard is broken at tip. Blade markings are discernible, grey overall with old sharpening. Grips are sound, pommels are beat around edges. Pins as noted by Flayderman through pommels appear orig to time of use with old crosshatching. 50829-1 (3,500-4,500) – Lot 3254 |
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3255
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$3,450.00 |
RARE BRASS D-GUARD BOWIE MADE BY NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS.This rarely offered 16-1/4″ knife with heavy 12″ blade, over .3″ thick at ricasso, 3″ sharpened false edge are thought to have been made by the firm of Sharp & Hamilton who operated the Nashville Plow Works. These well known knives rarely come to market and only a handful are known. There is a chapter dedicated in Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips & Sexton on brass handled Nashville Plow Works swords. PROVENANCE: Ex-Steve Mullinax Collection; Ex-Tommy Knox Collection; Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Blade is overall brown with iron patina and pitting and old sharpening. Brass hilt has quillon broken and only 1″ is retained, numerous small dents and blemishes with dark mixed patina, ranging from mustard to chocolate colors. Blade wiggles slightly from loose peening. 51598-5 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3255 Click here to view provenance |
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3256
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$2,300.00 |
IDENTIFIED VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE BOWIE KNIFE.This knife was bought at auction in 2009 in Martinsburg, WV (Berkley County) from the estate sale of Judge Gray Silver. There were several effects in the auction belonging to Col. Frank Silver, including a pair of Civil War stirrups with tag stating his ownership. Though Col. Silver was a Colonel after the war in the UCV, he was Private Francis Silver, III (1836-1885) of the 1st Virginia Cavalry. He enlisted 6/28/1861 at Camp Jefferson Davis. He was wounded in the head and ankle at Rude’s Hill, Virginia 11/23/1864, he was taken prisoner but escaped at Appomattox Courthouse 4/9/1865. He was born in Berkley County, VA and is buried there. There is a small file of documents telling history of the Silver family and a letter concerning the auction and provenance. PROVENANCE: Ex-Pvt. Francis Silver, III, 1861; Ex-Judge Gray Silver; Ex-Judge Gray Silver, Jr.; sold June 11, 2009 by Headley’s Auction along with all contents of estate home; Ex-Thomas L. Boucher Collection; Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Clip point Bowie measures 18″ overall, with 12-1/4″ blade with square ricasso and 4″ clip, which is overall brown with iron patina and pitting as is 3-1/2″ cross guard and 1″ ferrule. Turned wood grip has hand worn patina; is sound though with several hairline cracks. This is a fine, well balanced knife. 51598-6 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3256 Click here to view provenance |
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3257
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$1,437.50 |
GUARDLESS COFFIN HILTED BOWIE KNIFE.This knife appears to be an old copy of one of the rarest style early American Bowie knives. German silver mounted, wood grip, 13-1/2″ overall, 8-1/4″ clip point blade, 1-1/2″ wide, .21″ thick at ricasso. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is mottled grey with staining and pitting. Grip is sound with raised grain and retains complete mounts and pins. 51548-1 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3257 |
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3259
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$345.00 |
RARE UNMARKED UNIQUE SWORD CANE.Unusual sword cane that is about 35-1/2″ overall with beautiful right angle stag handle and engraved, hallmarked 1-1/4″ sterling silver collar at the joint between the handle & shaft. Shaft appears to be made of bamboo and has a 4-3/16″ brass tip. Bottom of the tip has a small keyhole shaped flap that when opened exposes a square 3-3/4″ blade that is extended by gravity. One side of the blade has a flat spring lock that engages when the blade is extended. The shaft has a curious set of 1/2″ oval escutcheons, one on each side with connecting through hole with no discernible purpose. Altogether a most unusual and unique weapon. CONDITION: Very fine. Handle shows heavy wear with a wonderful dark golden patina. The silver collar shows heavy wear. Shaft is sound with numerous small nicks & scratches and shows generous amounts of orig finish. The brass tip is bright & clean as is the blade. 51701-7 JRL (500-750) – Lot 3259 |
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3260
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$0.00 |
RARE MODEL 1769 AUSTRIAN HEAVY CAVALRY SABER.NSN. This is a rare example of a fighting sword from the period of the Napoleonic Wars. Blade is 30″ long and almost 2″ wide, totally unmarked with leather covered wood scabbard with matching brass mounts. PROVENANCE: Private Lifetime Collection of a Noted Scholar And Authority. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is grey overall, still showing finishing marks with scattered staining and pitting. Cord wrapped leather covered grip is intact with some chipping and scuffing at high areas. Cast brass hilt has been cleaned as have scabbard throat and drag with matching light mustard colored patina. Scabbard is sound but missing much of its leather veneer. Throat and drag have glued repairs. 51627-12 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3260 |
