MASSIVE CONFEDERATE CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE.

This knife measures about 21″ overall with a blade over 15-1/2″. Blade is saber ground with a large flat ricasso. Blade is .18″ thick and 1-3/4″ wide. Grips are made from 2 slabs of wood attached by 2 iron pins. Scabbard is missing its belt loop but has beautiful decoration of its owner. This is an impressive knife in very fine condition that presents beautifully with the carved decoration and fine surfaces. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is grey/white, still retaining some orig tool marks, newer sharpening, scattered staining and pitting. Grips have hand worn patina. Iron cross guard and pins are well patinaed. Scabbard fits knife well, though missing belt loop, carved decoration and initials are well defined with much of scabbard body having orig color and surface with areas of scuffing, especially on edges. 49350-4 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3390

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
	3390	$9,200.00	MASSIVE CONFEDERATE CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE. This knife measures about 21″ overall with a blade over 15-1/2″. Blade is saber ground with a large flat ricasso. Blade is .18″ thick and 1-3/4″ wide. Grips are made from 2 slabs of wood attached by 2 iron pins. Scabbard is missing its belt loop but has beautiful decoration of its owner. This is an impressive knife in very fine condition that presents beautifully with the carved decoration and fine surfaces. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ashworth. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is grey/white, still retaining some orig tool marks, newer sharpening, scattered staining and pitting. Grips have hand worn patina. Iron cross guard and pins are well patinaed. Scabbard fits knife well, though missing belt loop, carved decoration and initials are well defined with much of scabbard body having orig color and surface with areas of scuffing, especially on edges. 49350-4 JS (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3390 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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MASSIVE CONFEDERATE CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE.