HALF HORSE/HALF ALLIGATOR BOWIE KNIFE.

HALF HORSE/HALF ALLIGATOR BOWIE KNIFE. You are bidding on a Sheffield Bowie that is 12″ overall with 7-3/4″ blade made by J. Nicholson & Sons. The half horse/half alligator that is found in the pommel is a popular American motif where many frontiersmen deemed themselves as tough as this allegorical figure. This knife is in wonderful condition, as can be seen in photo, with a beautifully etched blade which says “The Volunteer”. The accompanying scabbard is gold embossed with an eagle and two flying horses and reads on both sides “The Real California Gold Finder Knife”. CONDITION: Knife overall is very good, blade is gray with good etched panels with traces of the orig gold wash, as can be seen in photo. Mother of Pearl slabs on top. Half horse/half alligator pommel is good with just minor scuffing. Accompanying scabbard is about 8″ long but has probably lost 1″ or so of its tip, is missing drag and orig metal throat. 4-38919 (25,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2494	$0.00	HALF HORSE/HALF ALLIGATOR BOWIE KNIFE. You are bidding on a Sheffield Bowie that is 12″ overall with 7-3/4″ blade made by J. Nicholson & Sons. The half horse/half alligator that is found in the pommel is a popular American motif where many frontiersmen deemed themselves as tough as this allegorical figure. This knife is in wonderful condition, as can be seen in photo, with a beautifully etched blade which says “The Volunteer”. The accompanying scabbard is gold embossed with an eagle and two flying horses and reads on both sides “The Real California Gold Finder Knife”. CONDITION: Knife overall is very good, blade is gray with good etched panels with traces of the orig gold wash, as can be seen in photo. Mother of Pearl slabs on top. Half horse/half alligator pommel is good with just minor scuffing. Accompanying scabbard is about 8″ long but has probably lost 1″ or so of its tip, is missing drag and orig metal throat. 4-38919 (25,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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