VERY RARE & EARLY W. BUTCHER BOWIE KNIFE

VERY RARE & EARLY W. BUTCHER BOWIE KNIFE SN . Made in the 1830’s, this beautiful knife has an 8-3/4” dbl edged dagger-style blade, diamond shaped, with beautiful etched panels on both sides consisting of foliate & floral patterns. It has a long ricasso with identical etching on both sides. One side of ricasso has the cipher of William IV (1832-36) consisting of “WR” on either side of a crown. Rest of markings are “W. BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD”. It has a 2-3/4” dbl ended German silver handguard with wide rnd finials and a most unusual solid German silver filigree handle. It has a rounded ribbed frame with solid engraved bolster and flat engraved pommel. Center of handle is a vine with leaves, three flower blossoms & a thistle blossom. Accompanied by its orig red leather covered sheath with German silver throat & tip and a decorative band about the middle. Throat has a ribbed frog stud on one side. Opposite side is engraved with initials “J.B.B.”. The identical initials are engraved on one side of pommel of knife. A very similar & nearly identical knife used by a Confederate colonel of the 4th Louisiana, was excavated at Fort Hudson. CONDITION: Very fine. Shows evidence of sharpening but retains about 80% brilliant orig polish on blade. One side of handle has a crack, otherwise handguard & handle are fine. Sheath has a crack near bottom, just above an old repair. Remainder of leather is sound showing moderate to heavy wear with 25-30% gold in embossing. A truly rare & desirable Bowie. 4-31550 JR599 (7,500-12,500)

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
	1353	$0.00	VERY RARE & EARLY W. BUTCHER BOWIE KNIFE SN . Made in the 1830’s, this beautiful knife has an 8-3/4” dbl edged dagger-style blade, diamond shaped, with beautiful etched panels on both sides consisting of foliate & floral patterns. It has a long ricasso with identical etching on both sides. One side of ricasso has the cipher of William IV (1832-36) consisting of “WR” on either side of a crown. Rest of markings are “W. BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD”. It has a 2-3/4” dbl ended German silver handguard with wide rnd finials and a most unusual solid German silver filigree handle. It has a rounded ribbed frame with solid engraved bolster and flat engraved pommel. Center of handle is a vine with leaves, three flower blossoms & a thistle blossom. Accompanied by its orig red leather covered sheath with German silver throat & tip and a decorative band about the middle. Throat has a ribbed frog stud on one side. Opposite side is engraved with initials “J.B.B.”. The identical initials are engraved on one side of pommel of knife. A very similar & nearly identical knife used by a Confederate colonel of the 4th Louisiana, was excavated at Fort Hudson. CONDITION: Very fine. Shows evidence of sharpening but retains about 80% brilliant orig polish on blade. One side of handle has a crack, otherwise handguard & handle are fine. Sheath has a crack near bottom, just above an old repair. Remainder of leather is sound showing moderate to heavy wear with 25-30% gold in embossing. A truly rare & desirable Bowie. 4-31550 JR599 (7,500-12,500) 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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