CONFEDERATE CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE, POSSIBLY “COOK & BROTHERS, NEW ORLEANS”.

CONFEDERATE CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE, POSSIBLY “COOK & BROTHERS, NEW ORLEANS”. This is a fine conditioned Confederate knife measuring just over 17″ overall with a 12-1/2″ well made blade. Blade has a 4-1/2″ false edge at clip. Shows excellent cutlery skills, including grind and polish as is with other blades by this maker. Many knives by this maker exhibit muzzle rings but this scarce variant had them removed when made. These knives are now thought to be made by Cook in New Orleans based on telegrams written by Confederate General Charles Dahlgren early in the war concerning the manufacture of Bowie knives for attachment to sporting arms. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Much of the orig finish and tool marks can still be seen in blade. Rosewood grip exhibits a long hairline crack with scattered dings, dents and scratches. Brass crossguard and pommel have mustard colored patina with scattered dings, dents and scratches. 4-46532 JS2 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2057	$2,012.50	CONFEDERATE CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE, POSSIBLY “COOK & BROTHERS, NEW ORLEANS”. This is a fine conditioned Confederate knife measuring just over 17″ overall with a 12-1/2″ well made blade. Blade has a 4-1/2″ false edge at clip. Shows excellent cutlery skills, including grind and polish as is with other blades by this maker. Many knives by this maker exhibit muzzle rings but this scarce variant had them removed when made. These knives are now thought to be made by Cook in New Orleans based on telegrams written by Confederate General Charles Dahlgren early in the war concerning the manufacture of Bowie knives for attachment to sporting arms. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Much of the orig finish and tool marks can still be seen in blade. Rosewood grip exhibits a long hairline crack with scattered dings, dents and scratches. Brass crossguard and pommel have mustard colored patina with scattered dings, dents and scratches. 4-46532 JS2 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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