RARE LARGE SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE WITH CARVED IVORY HANDLE ORNAMENTED WITH BUST OF BLACK MAN.

This large clip point Bowie with 10″ blade features etched mottos on either side. One side is not fully discernable. The other side reads, “Always Ready”. The cross guard and ferrel are gilded gold also the brass scabbard with engraved leaf design down the front is also gilded gold and matches the cross guard. This was a high grade scabbard for a Sheffield knife. Most knives are found with cardboard or leather scabbards. The carved ivory handle, similar to those found on other Sheffield’s knives, is unique in that the top is mounted with a carved antique ivory head of a black man. The head set with glass eyes and at one time all over covered with black ink. Now it is worn smooth with the black ink only remaining in protected areas. The carved ivory handle is typical of James Rogers’s style knife but the head is unique. According to descendants of the original owner, their ancestor had supposedly acquired this knife in New Orleans where he did a considerable amount of business during his lifetime. The head could have been special ordered by the New Orleans firm marketing the knife or possibly mounted after the knife was acquired from England. In any case, the ivory head is unquestionably of the same vintage as the handle and very nicely carved. A rare high grade Bowie knife. Size: Blade 10″, overall 15-1/4″. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: The blade has an all over gray patina with worn original etching. The ivory handle has some tight hairline cracks as does the carved Afro-American head. The scabbard retains bright gold wash and has a dent at the very tip. 51086-1 (10,000-12,000) IVORY – Lot 4418

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
	4418	$0.00	RARE LARGE SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE WITH CARVED IVORY HANDLE ORNAMENTED WITH BUST OF BLACK MAN. This large clip point Bowie with 10″ blade features etched mottos on either side. One side is not fully discernable. The other side reads, “Always Ready”. The cross guard and ferrel are gilded gold also the brass scabbard with engraved leaf design down the front is also gilded gold and matches the cross guard. This was a high grade scabbard for a Sheffield knife. Most knives are found with cardboard or leather scabbards. The carved ivory handle, similar to those found on other Sheffield’s knives, is unique in that the top is mounted with a carved antique ivory head of a black man. The head set with glass eyes and at one time all over covered with black ink. Now it is worn smooth with the black ink only remaining in protected areas. The carved ivory handle is typical of James Rogers’s style knife but the head is unique. According to descendants of the original owner, their ancestor had supposedly acquired this knife in New Orleans where he did a considerable amount of business during his lifetime. The head could have been special ordered by the New Orleans firm marketing the knife or possibly mounted after the knife was acquired from England. In any case, the ivory head is unquestionably of the same vintage as the handle and very nicely carved. A rare high grade Bowie knife. Size: Blade 10″, overall 15-1/4″. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: The blade has an all over gray patina with worn original etching. The ivory handle has some tight hairline cracks as does the carved Afro-American head. The scabbard retains bright gold wash and has a dent at the very tip. 51086-1 (10,000-12,000) IVORY – Lot 4418 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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RARE LARGE SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE WITH CARVED IVORY HANDLE ORNAMENTED WITH BUST OF BLACK MAN.