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THBBowie Knife in Tin Scabbard by Alfred Hunter
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveFeb 21, 2017 - Feb 22, 2017
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- Lot Description
8.75 in. clip point blade length, 3.5 in. false edge and overall length of 14 in. Spanish knot on the choil. Ricasso is marked Alfred over Hunter. Rosewood grips with German silver escutcheon and pommel with ribbed ferrule. German silver mountings and quillons that are scroll shaped. The tin scabbard was probably replaced during the Civil War. This knife is featured on p. 327 of The Bowie Knife book by Norm Flayderman. Alfred Hunter is a desired maker, especially his classic knives with ivory grips and owl eyes decorations.
Provenance: N. Flayderman and Co., Inc.This knife is in very good overall. The blade has very light salt and pepper pitting blending with some staining. The rosewood grips are very good with minor nicks and dings. Scabbard fits securely but shows use with scratches, nicks, and dings.Condition
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