RARE ALFRED HUNTER IVORY HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE DATED 1836.

This fine Alfred Hunter Bowie knife made in Newark, New Jersey measures 14″ overall with a 9″ clip point blade, virtually identical to an example shown on pg 327 in Flayderman’s The Bowie Knife. Our example has an escutcheon plate inscribed “NC 1836” and also a set of initials inscribed on pommel. This knife has the classic delicately carved ivory grips associated with this manufacturer. Handle is often stated to be decorated with stylized “owl eyes”. Alfred Hunter made a very distinctive early American Bowie and this is a fine example with few examples even coming to market. 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: Very good overall. Blade shows old cleaning and sharpening with pitting near tip. “ALFRED HUNTER” deeply stamped on ricasso. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” handle has several large cracks and old glued repair to close cracks. The accompanying matching German silver mounted scabbard is a copy made in the style of Alfred Hunter that fits knife well. 49470-1 JS IVORY (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3333

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
	3333	$11,500.00	RARE ALFRED HUNTER IVORY HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE DATED 1836. This fine Alfred Hunter Bowie knife made in Newark, New Jersey measures 14″ overall with a 9″ clip point blade, virtually identical to an example shown on pg 327 in Flayderman’s The Bowie Knife. Our example has an escutcheon plate inscribed “NC 1836” and also a set of initials inscribed on pommel. This knife has the classic delicately carved ivory grips associated with this manufacturer. Handle is often stated to be decorated with stylized “owl eyes”. Alfred Hunter made a very distinctive early American Bowie and this is a fine example with few examples even coming to market. 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: Very good overall. Blade shows old cleaning and sharpening with pitting near tip. “ALFRED HUNTER” deeply stamped on ricasso. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” handle has several large cracks and old glued repair to close cracks. The accompanying matching German silver mounted scabbard is a copy made in the style of Alfred Hunter that fits knife well. 49470-1 JS IVORY (12,000-15,000) – Lot 3333 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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RARE ALFRED HUNTER IVORY HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE DATED 1836.