SPECTACULAR AND BEAUTIFUL UPSWEPT VL&A MARKED SCAGEL CAMP KNIFE.

SPECTACULAR AND BEAUTIFUL UPSWEPT VL&A MARKED SCAGEL CAMP KNIFE. The overall length is 12″, the blade length is 6-3/4″. Another one-of-a-kind creations by Bill Scagel. This piece dates prior to 1929 before the Great Depression and before Bill called all of his wares back from VL&A. The blade is markedly upswept, has the small Scagel namestamp and the clearly stamped VL&A in the oval cartouche. This piece is pictured on page 136 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. It has an unusual bronze guard, stacked leather and red fiber spacer handle, with an unusual 5/8″ wide rosewood spacer immediately behind the bronze guard. The author/owner has never seen this treatment before. A beautiful piece of whitetail deer stag capped with a solid brass endcap held securely in place by the peened-over end of the steel tang rather than the usual rivet. A very substantial and heavy and extremely desirable camp knife. From a wealthy sportsman’s estate in Ohio. The accompanying Scagel-made sheath is laced with white leather rawhide with rivets in between each laced stitch. Carrying strap shows wear and the decorative brass snap is missing its mate. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection CONDITION: It would be impossible to improve on the condition of this piece. Many would call it “mint” but this author/owner prefers to rate it as “near-mint” since any brand new unused Scagel that has resided in a leather sheath for over 70 or 80 years by age attrition alone has to show at least a few tiny diffuse storage marks, which this one does. The handle is excellent, and the markings are clear, crisp, and sharp. An absolutely beautiful, unusual, and most desirable Scagel if someone wants the very best. 4-45546 JL26 (20,000-28,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1265	$28,750.00	SPECTACULAR AND BEAUTIFUL UPSWEPT VL&A MARKED SCAGEL CAMP KNIFE. The overall length is 12″, the blade length is 6-3/4″. Another one-of-a-kind creations by Bill Scagel. This piece dates prior to 1929 before the Great Depression and before Bill called all of his wares back from VL&A. The blade is markedly upswept, has the small Scagel namestamp and the clearly stamped VL&A in the oval cartouche. This piece is pictured on page 136 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. It has an unusual bronze guard, stacked leather and red fiber spacer handle, with an unusual 5/8″ wide rosewood spacer immediately behind the bronze guard. The author/owner has never seen this treatment before. A beautiful piece of whitetail deer stag capped with a solid brass endcap held securely in place by the peened-over end of the steel tang rather than the usual rivet. A very substantial and heavy and extremely desirable camp knife. From a wealthy sportsman’s estate in Ohio. The accompanying Scagel-made sheath is laced with white leather rawhide with rivets in between each laced stitch. Carrying strap shows wear and the decorative brass snap is missing its mate. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection CONDITION: It would be impossible to improve on the condition of this piece. Many would call it “mint” but this author/owner prefers to rate it as “near-mint” since any brand new unused Scagel that has resided in a leather sheath for over 70 or 80 years by age attrition alone has to show at least a few tiny diffuse storage marks, which this one does. The handle is excellent, and the markings are clear, crisp, and sharp. An absolutely beautiful, unusual, and most desirable Scagel if someone wants the very best. 4-45546 JL26 (20,000-28,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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