PAIR OF FINE LARGE JOSEPH ROGERS CLIP POINT STAG HANDLED BOWIE KNIVES.

1) 12″ blade measuring 17″ overall. German silver mounted “J. Rogers & Sons / No 6 Norfolk St / Sheffield” with “VR” cypher (Victoria Regina). Accompanied by German silver mounted scabbard. 2) 10″ clip point Bowie “Joseph Rogers & Sons / Cutlers to their Majesties / No 6 Norfolk Street / Sheffield”. With accompanying German silver mounted scabbard. Norm Flayderman shows a nearly identical specimen with 12-1/2″ blade with same markings and distinctive scalloped crossguard which is an integral part of hilt with same pinned stag grips (pg. 378 The Bowie Knife). PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Markings are fine & well discerned as can be seen in photos. Both blades have been cleaned with scattered staining & pitting. Knife #1 has old sharpening & retains a very sharp edge. Scabbards are fine restorations by same maker on both knives. 49059-217, 49059-220, JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1165

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
	1165	$2,875.00	PAIR OF FINE LARGE JOSEPH ROGERS CLIP POINT STAG HANDLED BOWIE KNIVES. 1) 12″ blade measuring 17″ overall. German silver mounted “J. Rogers & Sons / No 6 Norfolk St / Sheffield” with “VR” cypher (Victoria Regina). Accompanied by German silver mounted scabbard. 2) 10″ clip point Bowie “Joseph Rogers & Sons / Cutlers to their Majesties / No 6 Norfolk Street / Sheffield”. With accompanying German silver mounted scabbard. Norm Flayderman shows a nearly identical specimen with 12-1/2″ blade with same markings and distinctive scalloped crossguard which is an integral part of hilt with same pinned stag grips (pg. 378 The Bowie Knife). PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Markings are fine & well discerned as can be seen in photos. Both blades have been cleaned with scattered staining & pitting. Knife #1 has old sharpening & retains a very sharp edge. Scabbards are fine restorations by same maker on both knives. 49059-217, 49059-220, JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1165 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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PAIR OF FINE LARGE JOSEPH ROGERS CLIP POINT STAG HANDLED BOWIE KNIVES.