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Spearpoint Bowie Knife, by Rose

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Spearpoint Bowie Knife, by Rose
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Spearpoint Bowie Knife, marked ''Rose/New York'', 9-1/16'' blade, 14-1/16'' overall, steel guard 2-5/8'' long with ball finials at each end, nickel silver mountings with clamshell motif to pommel. One-piece checkered rosewood grips, which are often seen on Rose-made knives. Leather scabbard is approx. 9-1/4'' long with nickel chape and throat; chape is crudely marked ''1861'' (knife appears to be much earlier). Condition is fine with light carbon spotting, minor losses to primary edge, with light flattening and very minor losses to grip. Scabbard is original with very small scalloped edge at top of chape; back of throat with steel belt stud. All original stitching is retained with general flaking to tan finish. Est.: $6,000-$8,000.