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Very rare Bowie knife with original silver throat inscribed “Battelle knife” on front and engraved “

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Very rare Bowie knife with original silver throat inscribed “Battelle knife” on front and engraved “
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Very rare Bowie knife with original silver throat inscribed “Battelle knife” on front and engraved “Made by Fred F. Hassam, Boston” on reverse. The knife measures 11 ½” overall, and 1/8” spear point blade measuring nearly 1 ½” across the ricasso with raised median ridge; iron cross guard, silver engraved throat as mentioned and horn grip with silver plated over brass scabbard showing large belt hook. The point has chipped slightly, the blade shows some pitting and erosion, but is generally good overall; the scabbard shows a dent and 50% to 70% dark original plating with a great patina. This California style knife has an association with the Committee of Vigilance of San Francisco, where Battelle was one of the infamous founders. This is 1 of only 3 known to sophisticated collectors. Est.: $4,000-$8,000.