RARE AND OUTSTANDING IDENTIFIED LARGE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.

RARE AND OUTSTANDING IDENTIFIED LARGE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE. 14-3/8” clip point blade, 1-3/4” wide. The forged iron guard has a 2-3/4” quillion with a small guard and rounded “D” ending in a flat cap for the pommel. The grip appears to be maple with a fine tiger striped grain and may have, at one time (during a period of use), been replaced. There is no scabbard. The large fine stylized blade is etched on one side, “…DAMEWOOD” (the first name is not legible). The elderly consignor states that this knife was her grandfather’s and descended from her father to her. Her grandfather, named Henry Marshall Damewood lived in Bronson, Missouri but had originally come from Tennessee. Genealogical sources available on the internet have turned up a Henry M. Damewood in Robertson County, Tennessee in the early 1830’s with several branches of the family emigrating to Missouri and Texas around the time of the Civil War. Accompanying this knife is an affidavit from the granddaughter of Henry Damewood verifying the descent of the knife in her family. More research can be done on this piece, specifically looking at regimental rosters from Missouri, will hopefully, identify the orig owner of this knife and his service with the Confederacy. This is an outstanding example of a Confederate D-guard Bowie and rare to find with owners name and family pedigree. CONDITION: Generally fine. A few small chips out of the very sharp edge, some light pitting on the guard; the hilt has smooth old patina. 4-59093 (4,500-8,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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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	882	$0.00	RARE AND OUTSTANDING IDENTIFIED LARGE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE. 14-3/8” clip point blade, 1-3/4” wide. The forged iron guard has a 2-3/4” quillion with a small guard and rounded “D” ending in a flat cap for the pommel. The grip appears to be maple with a fine tiger striped grain and may have, at one time (during a period of use), been replaced. There is no scabbard. The large fine stylized blade is etched on one side, “…DAMEWOOD” (the first name is not legible). The elderly consignor states that this knife was her grandfather’s and descended from her father to her. Her grandfather, named Henry Marshall Damewood lived in Bronson, Missouri but had originally come from Tennessee. Genealogical sources available on the internet have turned up a Henry M. Damewood in Robertson County, Tennessee in the early 1830’s with several branches of the family emigrating to Missouri and Texas around the time of the Civil War. Accompanying this knife is an affidavit from the granddaughter of Henry Damewood verifying the descent of the knife in her family. More research can be done on this piece, specifically looking at regimental rosters from Missouri, will hopefully, identify the orig owner of this knife and his service with the Confederacy. This is an outstanding example of a Confederate D-guard Bowie and rare to find with owners name and family pedigree. CONDITION: Generally fine. A few small chips out of the very sharp edge, some light pitting on the guard; the hilt has smooth old patina. 4-59093 (4,500-8,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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