SPECTACULAR WOODHEAD CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH “AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE”.

This impressive knife measures over 14″ with original scabbard with contemporarily added brown leather scabbard cover with integral belt loop with a near new condition blade, fully etched with wonderful American patriotic panels including an Indian scene chasing buffalo surrounded by motto “CELEBRATED AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE”. Blade is wonderful form just over 9″ long with 5-3/8″ 2-stage sharpened false edge, .20″ thick. German silver cross guard is 3-1/8″ with German silver escutcheon inset into horn grip slabs with ivory pommels. PROVENANCE: Robert Abels collection; P. 37 Classic Bowie Knives, 1967; Robert Berryman, Lot #3809 Butterfield’s 3-23 1992; Paul Tudor Jones II Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, blade retains nearly all its original polish and frost with scattered areas of staining and light pitting at ricasso which can be seen in photos. Makers mark is weakly struck. Horn has several insect holes on reverse. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” pommels are well fit with patina. Scabbard is also very fine overall, leather outer cover retains most of its original brown color with scuffing at high spots, sewing still tight. Original Sheffield scabbard is bound inside this sturdy American addition. 49941-20 JS IVORY (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2251

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Auction: Firearms - March 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
	2251	$12,075.00	SPECTACULAR WOODHEAD CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH “AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE”. This impressive knife measures over 14″ with original scabbard with contemporarily added brown leather scabbard cover with integral belt loop with a near new condition blade, fully etched with wonderful American patriotic panels including an Indian scene chasing buffalo surrounded by motto “CELEBRATED AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE”. Blade is wonderful form just over 9″ long with 5-3/8″ 2-stage sharpened false edge, .20″ thick. German silver cross guard is 3-1/8″ with German silver escutcheon inset into horn grip slabs with ivory pommels. PROVENANCE: Robert Abels collection; P. 37 Classic Bowie Knives, 1967; Robert Berryman, Lot #3809 Butterfield’s 3-23 1992; Paul Tudor Jones II Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, blade retains nearly all its original polish and frost with scattered areas of staining and light pitting at ricasso which can be seen in photos. Makers mark is weakly struck. Horn has several insect holes on reverse. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” pommels are well fit with patina. Scabbard is also very fine overall, leather outer cover retains most of its original brown color with scuffing at high spots, sewing still tight. Original Sheffield scabbard is bound inside this sturdy American addition. 49941-20 JS IVORY (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2251 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 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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SPECTACULAR WOODHEAD CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH “AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE”.