EXTREMELY FINE ANTEBELLUM BOWIE KNIFE “FOR THE GOLD SEARCHERS PROTECTION”.

Beautiful Sheffield Bowie measuring just over one foot, 7″ clip point blade with large decorated etched panel with central motif “FOR THE GOLD SEARCHERS PROTECTION”. Ricasso stamped “BEST / ENGLISH / CUTLERY”. Knife is like new with just minor storage staining and scuffing. CONDITION: Very fine. Blade retains most of its orig polish with areas of staining, 3″ unsharpened clip. Cutlery grip is excellent with matching silver/grey patina to crossguard and scabbard mounts. Accompanying scabbard is also very fine retaining much of its orig polished surface with about 80% gold embossing, better on reverse than obverse but cypher “OLD ZACK” easily seen both sides. Scabbard fits well, but is about 1″ longer than blade. 51008-8 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2226

Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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
	2226	$0.00	EXTREMELY FINE ANTEBELLUM BOWIE KNIFE “FOR THE GOLD SEARCHERS PROTECTION”. Beautiful Sheffield Bowie measuring just over one foot, 7″ clip point blade with large decorated etched panel with central motif “FOR THE GOLD SEARCHERS PROTECTION”. Ricasso stamped “BEST / ENGLISH / CUTLERY”. Knife is like new with just minor storage staining and scuffing. CONDITION: Very fine. Blade retains most of its orig polish with areas of staining, 3″ unsharpened clip. Cutlery grip is excellent with matching silver/grey patina to crossguard and scabbard mounts. Accompanying scabbard is also very fine retaining much of its orig polished surface with about 80% gold embossing, better on reverse than obverse but cypher “OLD ZACK” easily seen both sides. Scabbard fits well, but is about 1″ longer than blade. 51008-8 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2226 Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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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EXTREMELY FINE ANTEBELLUM BOWIE KNIFE “FOR THE GOLD SEARCHERS PROTECTION”.