W. BUTCHER DOG BONE HANDLED SHEFFIELD BOWIE.

W. BUTCHER DOG BONE HANDLED SHEFFIELD BOWIE. This is a popular and scarce knife made 1832 to 1836 as can be noted by the cypher of William IV above the W. Boucher Sheffield mark. Blade on this knife is just over 8-3/4″ with the tip slightly reduced. Other specimens noted have 8-7/8″. This blade measures 1-3/8″ wide. Knife is about 14″ overall. The original German silver mounted scabbard matches the German silver mounts of the handle. A nearly identical knife is pictured in Bill Adam’s “The Antique Bowie Knife Book” on page 343. This is a nice example of an early Bowie with a well cut Spanish notch. The ebony wood handles are in solid condition with only a few cracks and scratches. The German silver mounts are very good also though buttcap has numerous small dings and dents where it was apparently used as a tool. Scabbard is very good with scattered dents, small tears, but most of its original finish is present. German silver throat lacks its button. There is about a 1/8″ gap between throat and crossguard. The throat will pull loose from scabbard body to bridge this gap. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-35080 JS44 (20,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2452	$0.00	W. BUTCHER DOG BONE HANDLED SHEFFIELD BOWIE. This is a popular and scarce knife made 1832 to 1836 as can be noted by the cypher of William IV above the W. Boucher Sheffield mark. Blade on this knife is just over 8-3/4″ with the tip slightly reduced. Other specimens noted have 8-7/8″. This blade measures 1-3/8″ wide. Knife is about 14″ overall. The original German silver mounted scabbard matches the German silver mounts of the handle. A nearly identical knife is pictured in Bill Adam’s “The Antique Bowie Knife Book” on page 343. This is a nice example of an early Bowie with a well cut Spanish notch. The ebony wood handles are in solid condition with only a few cracks and scratches. The German silver mounts are very good also though buttcap has numerous small dings and dents where it was apparently used as a tool. Scabbard is very good with scattered dents, small tears, but most of its original finish is present. German silver throat lacks its button. There is about a 1/8″ gap between throat and crossguard. The throat will pull loose from scabbard body to bridge this gap. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-35080 JS44 (20,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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