EARLY SILVER MOUNTED BOWIE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD.

EARLY SILVER MOUNTED BOWIE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD. SN NSN. 11-1/2″ Spear point single edge blade with cutlery type tang is stamped “PONCIA & SON BIRMINGHAM” in oval logo on left side 2-1/2″ from rear of blade. Knives by these makers were known to have been shipped to Mexico and California during the Gold Rush. Un-hallmarked sheet silver handle with heavy cast sunburst pommel, and floral repousse front, is separated from blade by S-curved guard. Felt covered leather scabbard has sheet silver mounts with floral punched “engraving”. A belt hook is attached to top mount. CONDITION: Very good. Blade cleaned to bright silver over minor frosting. Makers mark is thin at top. Silver of handle is tarnished, some areas deeply, but has a great look. Scabbard is fine, with patina of silver matching that of handle. 4-45571 MGM321 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2453	$2,875.00	EARLY SILVER MOUNTED BOWIE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD. SN NSN. 11-1/2″ Spear point single edge blade with cutlery type tang is stamped “PONCIA & SON BIRMINGHAM” in oval logo on left side 2-1/2″ from rear of blade. Knives by these makers were known to have been shipped to Mexico and California during the Gold Rush. Un-hallmarked sheet silver handle with heavy cast sunburst pommel, and floral repousse front, is separated from blade by S-curved guard. Felt covered leather scabbard has sheet silver mounts with floral punched “engraving”. A belt hook is attached to top mount. CONDITION: Very good. Blade cleaned to bright silver over minor frosting. Makers mark is thin at top. Silver of handle is tarnished, some areas deeply, but has a great look. Scabbard is fine, with patina of silver matching that of handle. 4-45571 MGM321 (4,000-6,000) 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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