IMPRESSIVE AND MASSIVE SALESMAN DISPLAY SAMPLE CLIP POINT AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE.

This knife measuring over 30-1/2″ long overall exhibits 21-1/4″ blade which is over 2-1/2″ wide and over 1/4″ thick at ricasso. Knife is mounted with 2 wood slab grips retained with iron pins and brass washers. Blade, guard, bolster, tang and pommel appear forged from single piece of iron. Knife is very well balanced and makes for a fine 2 handed sword, weighing in at 4.6lbs. Knife shows typical fine grinding marks typical of 19th century. Though we do not know origin or exact vintage of this Bowie, it is an incredible piece of work. PROVENANCE: Paul Tudor Jones II Collection. CONDITION: Fine to excellent overall. Blade is an overall mottled gray with scattered areas of staining and light pin prick pitting. Wood slabs are sound and solid with hand worn patina, with areas of raised grain. Pommel has distinct, apparently 1/4″ longitudinally running inset. Tang on edges shows distinct grinding marks, forging flaws are seen in cross guard. 49941-22 JS (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2258

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
	2258	$0.00	IMPRESSIVE AND MASSIVE SALESMAN DISPLAY SAMPLE CLIP POINT AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE. This knife measuring over 30-1/2″ long overall exhibits 21-1/4″ blade which is over 2-1/2″ wide and over 1/4″ thick at ricasso. Knife is mounted with 2 wood slab grips retained with iron pins and brass washers. Blade, guard, bolster, tang and pommel appear forged from single piece of iron. Knife is very well balanced and makes for a fine 2 handed sword, weighing in at 4.6lbs. Knife shows typical fine grinding marks typical of 19th century. Though we do not know origin or exact vintage of this Bowie, it is an incredible piece of work. PROVENANCE: Paul Tudor Jones II Collection. CONDITION: Fine to excellent overall. Blade is an overall mottled gray with scattered areas of staining and light pin prick pitting. Wood slabs are sound and solid with hand worn patina, with areas of raised grain. Pommel has distinct, apparently 1/4″ longitudinally running inset. Tang on edges shows distinct grinding marks, forging flaws are seen in cross guard. 49941-22 JS (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2258 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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IMPRESSIVE AND MASSIVE SALESMAN DISPLAY SAMPLE CLIP POINT AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE.