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“GOLD RUSH BOWIE KNIFE” WITH OPEN HANDLE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
“GOLD RUSH BOWIE KNIFE” WITH OPEN HANDLE
<B>“GOLD RUSH BOWIE KNIFE” WITH PEACOCK AND ENGLISH CROWN SILHOUETTE, HAS MOTIF circa 1830's.</B></I> This single edged blade, total length 13.25", with floral etching both sides, has an open nickel silver handle and an 'S'-shaped guard. The motifs are a bird sitting on a vine above a crown near the pommel of the grip. Stamped at the ricasso are "W. Butcher, Sheffield" below the namesake of the butcher knife crown with "W. R." initials. The Bowie includes an original leather sheath with plain nickel throat and tip, total length 8.25” <BR><BR><B>Condition: </B></I>The knife has been lightly sharpened and has some light pitting. <BR><BR> Note: The next lot in this sale is an ambrotype photo of a man with this type of Bowie knife in his belt making this a treasure of American history rarely seen in the collecting community.<I> From The William Turner Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Swords, Rif (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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