CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD.

CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD. This massive, 18-1/2″ knife with 12-3/4″ clip point blade is a classic Confederate, blacksmith-made knife. This knife exhibits an iron crossguard with pewter ferule, brass butt cap, and wood grip. Scabbard is sewn leather with numerous brass rivets protecting cutting edge and retained belt loop. This knife is a fine example of a Confederate side knife in its orig scabbard. It appears to have gotten wet at some time in its life, and blade has large areas of rust and pitting which have never been cleaned. In the scabbard, this knife will display as well as any Confederate side knife available. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “This massive Bowie knife with its 12¾” long and 2” wide blade is the classic type with which proud Confederate soldiers displayed in the photographs they had taken as they departed for the war. It is well made with a heavy iron crossguard, pewter ferrule, well formed wood grip, and brass pommel plate, through which the tang of the blade is secured. The thick leather scabbard is seamed with 17 copper rivets, all of which, save one, are present. The scabbard is reinforced by an extra strap of leather at the throat and has a heavy leather belt loop secured by two of the same copper rivets as on the edge.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Overall knife appears in “attic” condition. Blade exhibits areas of orig polish, though blade has areas of heavy pitting and staining. The 3 different metals composing grip all exhibit good patina. Wood retains good patina and shine. Scabbard is crazed and missing orig black surface at final 5″ on obverse. 4-31402 JS16 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1088	$4,600.00	CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD. This massive, 18-1/2″ knife with 12-3/4″ clip point blade is a classic Confederate, blacksmith-made knife. This knife exhibits an iron crossguard with pewter ferule, brass butt cap, and wood grip. Scabbard is sewn leather with numerous brass rivets protecting cutting edge and retained belt loop. This knife is a fine example of a Confederate side knife in its orig scabbard. It appears to have gotten wet at some time in its life, and blade has large areas of rust and pitting which have never been cleaned. In the scabbard, this knife will display as well as any Confederate side knife available. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “This massive Bowie knife with its 12¾” long and 2” wide blade is the classic type with which proud Confederate soldiers displayed in the photographs they had taken as they departed for the war. It is well made with a heavy iron crossguard, pewter ferrule, well formed wood grip, and brass pommel plate, through which the tang of the blade is secured. The thick leather scabbard is seamed with 17 copper rivets, all of which, save one, are present. The scabbard is reinforced by an extra strap of leather at the throat and has a heavy leather belt loop secured by two of the same copper rivets as on the edge.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Overall knife appears in “attic” condition. Blade exhibits areas of orig polish, though blade has areas of heavy pitting and staining. The 3 different metals composing grip all exhibit good patina. Wood retains good patina and shine. Scabbard is crazed and missing orig black surface at final 5″ on obverse. 4-31402 JS16 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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